Which is the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the South American jungle aims to settle it for good.

The Amazon is recognised as the world's largest river by volume, but has generally been regarded as second in length to the River Nile. The precise length of a river is not easy to calculate and ...

But in Brazil, home to the powerful Amazon River, which cleaves South America more than slithers across it, the Nile’s standing is slightly lower. “Second biggest river in the world,” scoffs ...

The Amazon of course is also known as the largest river in the world, as it has the largest volume of water flow. So that's it right? The Nile wins? Well not quite. Some South American sources ...

Over the years, some people have claimed that the Amazon River is longer than the Nile river. The length of Amazon River and its source of origin have been matters of debate. The Amazon River is ...

The Boiling River, known locally as Shanay-Timpishka, is found deep in the Peruvian Amazon. Unlike most hot springs or geothermal waters, this river is not near any known volcano. The temperature ...

But in Brazil, home to the powerful Amazon River, which cleaves South America more than slithers across it, the Nile’s standing is slightly lower.