Rivers are some of the most fascinating natural wonders on Earth. These large bodies of freshwater flow downhill in ribbon-like courses due to the force of gravity. They feed lakes, seas, oceans, and other rivers. Rivers are often full of life and also can create marvelous landscapes such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Aside from being beautiful geographical features, they’ve also been some of the most important sites in human history. Many early human civilizations started on the basins of rivers. Most major cities around the world now stand on their banks. Among the thousands of rivers around the world, some stand out among the rest. Without further ado, here are 30 of the most famous rivers around the world along with bits of their history.

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