Rivers quiz: follow the world's great rivers
Where does the Mekong flow? This free rivers quiz names a major river and asks which country it runs through — from the Nile and Amazon to the Danube. Try three below.
How the rivers quiz works
Ten rivers a round, 15 seconds each. Rivers are part of Expert mode; Pro players can drill rivers only.
Rivers that cross borders
Rivers shape borders, cities and history. Learning which countries a river crosses ties whole regions together.
The great rivers rarely belong to one country. The Danube touches ten, more than any river on Earth; the Nile draws on eleven basin states; the Mekong links six as it runs from the Tibetan Plateau to the sea. Because any country a river genuinely flows through counts, learning a river means learning a whole corridor of the map at once.
Tips to improve fast
- Big rivers cross several countries — any correct one counts.
- Learn rivers alongside their capitals.
- Rivers are in Expert and Pro focus rounds.
FAQ
Which rivers are included?
The world's most significant rivers by prominence.
How do I get a rivers-only round?
Play Expert, or Pro for rivers-only.
Ready to test yourself?
Start the rivers quiz