The Hardap Dam in Namibia was built on the Fish River. Completed in 1962, the reservoir supplies fresh water to the surrounding farms and the town of Mariental, enabling the cultivation of fruits and vegetables on a larger scale. In addition, the Hardap recreation zone was created here, with several resorts. 1)
The Jamuna River was the historical boundary between the provinces of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Its flood plains provided fertile floodplain soil suitable for agriculture, but they tend to recur in floods. The Yamuna, a sacred river in Hinduism is the only major river flowing through Delhi. 2)
Dâmboviţa is a river in southern Romania, on which Bucharest lies and it flows into the Arjesha, a left tributary of the Danube. 3)
At the foot of Mount Kailash which is considered sacred, are the sources of the Indus and Brahmaputra. It is a peak in the Gangdisê range of the Transhimalayas in the Tibetan Highlands. At the foot are the sources of the longest rivers in Asia: the Indus and is tributary the Sathleen, and the Brahmaputra. It is a sacred place for followers of four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bön. Hindus believe that it is the abode of the god Shiva. 4)
Vernon is a small city in northern France, located in the valley of the Seine river. Its origins date back to ancient times when there was a Celtic settlement here. One of the symbols of Vernon is located on the banks of the Seine, on the pillars of an old stone bridge, the sixteenth-century watermill (Le Vieux-Moulin - “The Old Mill”). This structure was immortalized in one of his paintings by the famous French painter Claude Monet. 5)
The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world, measuring approximately 4,135 miles (6,650 kilometers) in length. 6)
The Amazon River in South America is the largest river in the world by volume, discharging more water than the next seven largest rivers combined. 7)
The Mississippi River in the United States is the fourth-longest river in the world and is sometimes referred to as “The Mighty Mississippi.” 8)
The Mekong River in Southeast Asia is one of the most biodiverse rivers in the world, with over 1,000 species of fish and many other species of animals and plants. 9)
The Yangtze River in China is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world. 10)
The Danube River in Europe is the second-longest river in Europe and flows through 10 countries, making it one of the most international rivers in the world. 11)
The Indus River in South Asia is one of the longest rivers in Asia and is considered to be one of the most important rivers in Pakistan. 12)
The Rhine River in Europe is one of the most important rivers in the continent and is known for its stunning landscapes and scenic cruises. 13)
The Volga River in Russia is the longest river in Europe and is often referred to as the “Mother Volga.” 14)
The Colorado River in the United States is a lifeline for millions of people and an important source of water for agriculture and industry. 15)
The Ganges River in India is considered sacred by Hindus and is one of the most important rivers in the country. 16)
The Zambezi River in Africa is home to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, Victoria Falls, which spans over 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) and drops over 300 feet (91 meters) into the gorge below. 17)