The longest river in South America is the Amazon River. 🌊
It stretches about 6,400 km (≈4,000 miles), depending on how its source is measured, and it carries more water than any other river in the world.
Interestingly, although the Nile is longer overall, the Amazon has the largest discharge of water and drains the largest rainforest on Earth.
The Amazon River is the longest and largest river in South America, typically measured at approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) long, though some studies suggest it is over 6,992 km (4,345 miles). It flows primarily through Peru, Brazil, and Colombia, originating in the Andes and discharging into the Atlantic Ocean, holding the title of the world’s largest river by volume.