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Which is the longest river of Australia continent?
the River Murray
The calculations confirmed that Australia’s longest single river is the River Murray at 2508 kilometres….Longest Rivers.
| NAME | STATE | LENGTH (km) approximate |
|---|---|---|
| River Murray | New South Wales/South Australia | 2508 |
| Darling River (from the River Murray to Culgoa River) | New South Wales | 1545 |
What are the three main rivers of Australia?
The rivers in the Basin form Australia’s largest river system. The two main rivers in the Basin, the Murray and the Darling, are two of Australia’s longest rivers. There are around 20 other major rivers in the Basin, including the Murrumbidgee, Goulburn, Lachlan, Macquarie, and Ovens rivers.
Which is the longest river of the world?
The longest river in the world, measured from its mouth to its most distant, year-round source, is likely the Amazon, which flows 4,345 miles from the Peruvian Andes through Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean. However, much depends on how you measure it.
What is the national language of Australia?
English, as our national language, connects us together and is an important unifying element of Australian society. English language proficiency is a key contributor to better educational and employment outcomes and social participation levels.
Which country has the most rivers?
List of countries by waterways length
| Rank | Country | Waterways |
|---|---|---|
| — | World | 2,293,412 |
| 1 | Russia | 317,505 |
| 2 | Brazil | 153,348 |
| 3 | China | 138,357 |
What is Australia’s biggest lake?
Lake Eyre
Largest salt lakes
| NAME | STATE | SIZE (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Eyre | South Australia | 9690 |
| Lake Torrens | South Australia | 5745 |
| Lake Gairdner | South Australia | 4351 |
Why is it called the Broken River?
The origin of the river’s current name is originally thought to be derived from the fact that in dry seasons the river bed is broken into a series of water holes.