Europes Longest River
The longest river in Europe is the Volga. It flows for roughly 3,530 kilometres, entirely within Russia, making it not only the longest river on the continent but also one of the great rivers of the world. It begins in low hills northwest of Moscow and travels south until it empties into the Caspian Sea.
The Heart of Russia
The Volga is so important to Russia that it is often called the national river, and affectionately known as "Mother Volga." A huge share of the Russian population lives within the area drained by the Volga and its many tributaries, and several of Russias largest cities sit along its banks. For centuries it has served as a vital trade and transport route.
A River into a Closed Sea
One unusual fact about the Volga is where it ends. It does not flow into an open ocean. Instead it drains into the Caspian Sea, which is a vast enclosed body of water with no outlet to the ocean. This makes the Volga the longest river in the world to flow into a closed basin. In winter, much of the river freezes over for months at a time.
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