The Amazon River ranks as the second- longest river in the world, measuring approximately 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles) long. It is surpassed only by the Nile River, which is about 6,650 kilometers long 1 The Amazon is also recognized as the largest river by discharge volume, contributing significantly to global riverine discharge 3 The debate over its length often arises from differing definitions of river sources and measurement techniques, but it remains a vital waterway flowing through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia 2
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