Main characteristics of the largest rivers in Russia
The dimensions and drainage basin area of the country's largest rivers are compiled here for easy comparison. Rows list river names such as the Amur, Vilyuy, and Volga, while columns provide their physical parameters. Data are presented as a snapshot without reference to specific years, allowing for a current view of the characteristics of the largest waterways
Key characteristics of Russia's largest rivers: river length and drainage basin area
Set in numbers
8 series, arranged across 2 breakdowns rather than over time. 16 values in total.
“Обь” leads the table with 3, “Вилюй” closes it with 0.45. The gap between them is 6.6-fold.
All table numbers are series: 8
How to read this table
Comparing rivers by length and drainage basin area helps assess the scale of each object. Rows in the table correspond to individual rivers, allowing for a comparison of which covers a larger territory or has a longer channel. Length values are in thousand kilometers, and drainage basin area is measured in million square kilometers
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Period and application
The information is published in the environmental protection section and is current as of 2024. It is useful for ecologists, hydrologists, and anyone studying the geography and natural resources of Russia. Rosstat data reflect the characteristics of the country's eight most significant rivers
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