Largest river (Gap Adventures)

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The Nile may be the world's longest river, but the Amazon wins hands down on volume, carrying more water into the sea than the next six largest rivers combined. Responsible for one-fifth of the world's total river flow, it's also home to the world's largest rainforest and covers 40% of the South American continent.

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