We are celebrating the following rivers, which are now part of our growing collection. The countries below are not listed in a specific order.
According to the United Nations, Africa has 54 countries. It accounts for approximately 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) of the Earth’s land area and 6% of its total surface area. There are thousands of rivers in Africa, but only 12 are well-known, some of which are transboundary rivers.
Transboundary rivers are rivers that cross political borders; as a result, some rivers are included more than once in the list below. If a river’s name changed as it traversed political boundaries, we used the most widely recognized name.
All rivers listed have been collected; countries are in no particular order.
Andrés Ruzo, the founder of the Boiling River Project, has been awarded the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award, one of the highest honors in travel and exploration. This prestigious prize, named after the legendary travel journalist, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
North America’s rivers, like the Mississippi and Colorado, were once lifelines for pioneers. While ancient civilizations rafted too, John Wesley Powell is the undisputed father of modern whitewater rafting, which surged in popularity in the mid-20th century.
The rhythmic flow of a river symbolizes the transformation of barley into whiskey. This connection between the spirit, the land, and the water has inspired many distilleries to name themselves after nearby rivers.
Visiting a museum can sometimes feel like attending a family funeral, but in a much more enlightening and less depressing way. Similarly, the Magdalena River Museum is like a reunion with your past, not just for Colombians, but for anyone seeking a connection to their ancestral roots.
Knowing if a stream is a brook, creek, or river can be confusing. Thinking of these streams as a city with its alleyways, side streets, and highways can help you visualize the distinctions between them.
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