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Nile River
Sand dunes along the Nile River, Egypt.
The Nile River is widely recognized as the longest river in the world, with a length of approximately 4,132 miles (6,650 kilometers).12
While some sources note that the river is approximately 4,100 miles long, there is ongoing scientific debate regarding its exact length compared to the Amazon River. Despite these discussions, the United States Geological Survey estimates the Nile to be about 100 miles longer than the Amazon. Determining precise river lengths can be challenging, as measurement standards and the identification of the most distant headwaters vary.32