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List of rivers of Saint Kitts and Nevis; List of rivers of Saint Lucia; List of rivers of Saint Martin (France) List of rivers of Saint Pierre and Miquelon; List of rivers of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; List of rivers of Trinidad and Tobago; List of rivers of the United States Virgin Islands; List of streams of the Dutch Caribbean. List ...
A subterranean river in the Cross Cave system of Slovenia. (Scale shown by people in photograph.) A subterranean river (also known as an underground river) is a river or watercourse that runs wholly or partly beneath the ground, one where the riverbed does not represent the surface of the Earth. [1]
Some rivers have also undergone name changes for political or other reasons. This article provides known alternative names for all major European rivers. It also includes alternative names of some lesser rivers that are important because of their location or history. This article does not offer any opinion about what the "original", "official ...
Gamtoos: probably derived from a Khoikhoi clan whose name was given by early Dutch settlers as "Gamtousch". Komati: from siSwati meaning "cow". Liesbeek: named after a small river in the Netherlands. Modder: from Afrikaans meaning "mud". Mooi River (KwaZulu-Natal) and Mooi River (Vaal): from Afrikaans meaning "beautiful".
Mississippi River. Ohio River (KY, WV) Tennessee River (KY, TN) Hiwassee River. Nottely River; Valley River; Little Tennessee River. Tellico River; Cheoah River; Tuckasegee River. Oconaluftee River; Nantahala River; Cullasaja River; French Broad River. Nolichucky River. Cane River; North Toe River. South Toe River; Pigeon River; Swannanoa River ...
Because there are many rivers in the world with the same name (e.g. the Columbia River has two tributaries named the Salmon River, another flows into the lower Fraser River and one more has been identified in Nova Scotia), not all of which are recent namings in the Americas (e.g. there are four rivers in England called River Avon), the ...
Following is a list of rivers of classical antiquity stating the Latin name, the equivalent English name, and also, in some cases, Greek and local name. The scope is intended to include, at least, rivers named and known widely in the Roman empire. This includes some rivers beyond the bounds of the Roman empire at its peak.
The Middle Back River Important Bird Area, located on the river in the Pelly Lake to Lower Garry Lake segment, is a significant habitat for Canada geese, the lesser snow goose and other waterfowl. [17] Like other areas in Northern Canada, Back River is subject to very cold weather and a persistent Arctic wind that gusts up to gale force.