South America – one of the richest in water resources the continent on the planet Earth. In its territory there are more than 19 large rivers. They belong to basins of two oceans at once – Silent and Antlantichesky. A natural watershed between them are the Andes.
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1. The largest rivers of the South American continent are Amazon, Parana, Paraguay and also Orinoco.
2. Mighty Amazon passes through the territory of nine countries, being for them an important transport artery. Together with the numerous inflows it bears in 25% of reserves of river water of the whole world. In its lower current width reaches more than 50 km, and depth to 100 m. Not any sea can brag of such depths. The river and coast surrounding it, tropical forests differs in an unprecedented variety of flora and fauna: thousands of various breeds of trees, more than 500 species of herbs and flowers, hundreds of bird species - from tiny humming-birds to surprising tulkan with incredibly huge beak. Uncountable quantity of insects please etmolog with opening of new types from time to time. More than 2000 fishes live in waters of Amazon. Ten-meter anacondas adjoin to gluttonous, brisk piranhas. An electric eel, having buried in silt, only also expects on whom to issue the deadly category in 600 volts.
3. The second longest river of South America is Parana. Its twisting course passes across the territory of three countries: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. If Amazon is called in honor of aggressive women from the Greek mythology, then Parana received the name from Indians: Parana is translated as the Big river. Parana flows in the southwest direction. Passing through the lava plateau, it forms a set of thresholds. On its inflows four most beautiful falls of the world are located: Iguazu, Paranapanema and Rio Salado. On one of zatok (La Plata) the capital of Argentina - Buenos Aires and the capital of Uruguay – Motevideo is located.
4. The main part of the Orinoco River is located in Venezuela, however the twisting way of this beautiful river proceeds also through Colombia. Orinoco – one of the longest rivers of the continent. In its pool incredibly beautiful nature therefore here travel business is well developed.
5. The following large river of the South American continent is the river Paraguay. The name of the river in translation from Indian is meant by the "horned river". It crosses the territory of two states – Brazil and Paraguay. And on some sites is their natural border. And at the same time - the main thoroughfare of Paraguay, dividing its two zones - a little mastered northern part and southern in which more than 90% of the population of the country live.
6. The full-water content of the rivers of the continent is explained by the fact that water comes to them from the numerous inflows and plentiful rains which are dropping out on the continent.