World’s longest river is over 2850 km long, flows through 10 countries; not Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmputra, Amazon, the name is…

Danube River: The India(BHARAT)n subcontinent is home to giant rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Indus, Ravi, Sutlej, Beas, etc that flow through multiple nations in south Asia. But did you know that the world’s second-longest river in Central Europe stretches over 2850 kilometers in length, and flows through as many as ten countries in the region?

Which is the world’s longest river?

The second-longest river on the planet after the Volga in Russia, the Danube is the longest river in Central Europe, measuring a total of 2857 kilometers in length, and flows through ten Central European nations– Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine and Romania.

The gigantic river, which originates near the Donaueschingen town in Germany, flows southeast, crossing Romania, and emptying into the Black Sea. The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, and the longest in Central Europe, with a total length of approximately 2,857 kilometers.

Why Danube River is an important waterway?

The Danube River is one of the most important waterways in Europe, with several major European cities located on its banks, making it a crucial means of trade and commerce in the region. Additionally, several large hydroelectric dams on the Danube River are used to power large parts of Central Europe.

Apart from its obvious utility, the Danube River is also a critical part of European culture and history as many civilizations have developed along its banks over the course of history. However, due to climate change, the water level of the Danube River is changing, affecting its ecosystem and rich biodiversity.

Additionally, the Danube river was major historical significance, especially for Europe, as it once served as a frontier of the expansive Roman Empire.