The rivers of Europe
The Volga River
The longest river in Europe
Called Mother Volga by the Russians, because it played an important role with Russian people.
The river lies entirely within the Russian federation
Over 40 percent of Russian's live near it and farm.
The Danube River
The second longest river in Europe
The Danube river begins in the Black Forest region of Germany, and flows across central Europe.
The Danube is 1,771 miles in length.
Loire River
The longest river in France
Begins in the foothills of the Massif Central.
Flows north and west across the heartland of France.
Ends in the Bay of Biscay
Po River
The longest river in Italy
It begins in the upper reaches of the Alps
Flows west to east across northern italy
Ends in the Adriatic sea