THE RHINE RIVER
The Rhine River is one of Europe’s most significant waterways at approximately 1,230 kilometers (760 miles) long from its source in the Swiss Alps, specifically from the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein rivers. Countries The Rhine flows through through six countries: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Major Cities The river flows northward through major cities like Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne before emptying into the North Sea at Rotterdam. Historical Significance The Rhine has been a crucial commercial and cultural artery since Roman times, serving as a major transport route and a natural boundary.
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