Nature
is a wonderful a magician. It can turn any landscape into something
magnificent; colours and forms combine to produce something that truly
astounds.
is a wonderful a magician. It can turn any landscape into something
magnificent; colours and forms combine to produce something that truly
astounds.
We
here at Bright Side are quite simply enraptured by nature’s talent, and this
time we’ve chosen to look at some of the most beautiful rivers in the world.
here at Bright Side are quite simply enraptured by nature’s talent, and this
time we’ve chosen to look at some of the most beautiful rivers in the world.
The Odeleite, Portugal
The Odeleite River
flows through Portugal, originating in the mountains of the Serra de Caldeirao.
The river has been referred to as the ’’Blue Dragon’’ – and not without reason.
flows through Portugal, originating in the mountains of the Serra de Caldeirao.
The river has been referred to as the ’’Blue Dragon’’ – and not without reason.
The Li , Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,
China
China
The Li River is
famous not only for the truly breath-taking landscapes through which it flows,
but also for Cormorant fishing which is often associated with the city of
Lijiang.
famous not only for the truly breath-taking landscapes through which it flows,
but also for Cormorant fishing which is often associated with the city of
Lijiang.
The Caño Cristales, Serrania de la Macarena,
Colombia
Colombia
The river gets its
unusual colour from the influence of the sun on the huge quantities of algae
and moss. The river is especially beautiful in the period from June to
November.
unusual colour from the influence of the sun on the huge quantities of algae
and moss. The river is especially beautiful in the period from June to
November.
The Alatna, USA
This is one of the
most beautiful rivers in the USA. The Alatna stems from the central Brooks
Range situated in Alaska.
most beautiful rivers in the USA. The Alatna stems from the central Brooks
Range situated in Alaska.
The Soča, Slovenia, Italy
Due to its colour
the Soča River has been named ’’The Emerald Beauty’’. Its rapids attract many
kayaking enthusiasts.
the Soča River has been named ’’The Emerald Beauty’’. Its rapids attract many
kayaking enthusiasts.
The Zambezi, Africa
Over two million
people annually visit the Zambezi River to admire the stunning views of its
waterfalls. The Zambezi’s most spectacular feature is undoubtedly Victoria
Falls, the largest waterfall in the world.
people annually visit the Zambezi River to admire the stunning views of its
waterfalls. The Zambezi’s most spectacular feature is undoubtedly Victoria
Falls, the largest waterfall in the world.
The Yangtze, China
This is the longest
river not only in China but in all of Asia. The Yangtze is also the third
longest river in the world.
river not only in China but in all of Asia. The Yangtze is also the third
longest river in the world.
The ’’Heart’’, North Dakota, USA
The Heart River
joins the longest river in the USA, the Missouri River, in North Dakota. Guess
why the river is called the ’’Heart’’…
joins the longest river in the USA, the Missouri River, in North Dakota. Guess
why the river is called the ’’Heart’’…
The Colorado, ’’Horseshoe Bend’’, USA
The ’’Horseshoe
Bend’’ is a world famous natural attraction. The Colorado River encircles a
huge rock in the territory of the Glen Canyon, forming an enormous natural
horseshoe.
Bend’’ is a world famous natural attraction. The Colorado River encircles a
huge rock in the territory of the Glen Canyon, forming an enormous natural
horseshoe.
The Amazon, South America
The Amazon is not
only the largest river in terms of the water it discharges, but also one of the
most picturesque river basins in the world.
only the largest river in terms of the water it discharges, but also one of the
most picturesque river basins in the world.
The Lena, Russia
The Lena is the
biggest river in northeastern Siberia. The so-called Lena Pillars are natural
and incredible geological formations.
biggest river in northeastern Siberia. The so-called Lena Pillars are natural
and incredible geological formations.
The Futaleufú, Argentina and Chile
This river, with its
gorgeous turquoise-coloured water which flows through the territory of Argentina
and Chile, attracts lovers of rafting and canoeing from all over the world.
gorgeous turquoise-coloured water which flows through the territory of Argentina
and Chile, attracts lovers of rafting and canoeing from all over the world.
The Hudson, USA
The Hudson River
flows through the state of New York. The river is named after Henry Hudson who
discovered it in 1690.
flows through the state of New York. The river is named after Henry Hudson who
discovered it in 1690.
The Danube, European Union
The picturesque
Danube flows through ten Europeans countries. It is the main water artery of
Central Europe and has been the source of inspiration for many European
cultural figures.
Danube flows through ten Europeans countries. It is the main water artery of
Central Europe and has been the source of inspiration for many European
cultural figures.
The Mississippi, USA
The Mississippi is
rightly called ’’the toiler’’ of North America. It flows through ten states and
is the largest drainage system on the continent.
rightly called ’’the toiler’’ of North America. It flows through ten states and
is the largest drainage system on the continent.
SOURCE: BRIGHTSIDE
Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.