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What is the longest river entirely within Europe?
Answer
Volga
The Volga River in Russia is the longest river entirely within Europe, stretching approximately 3,530 kilometers from the Valdai Hills northwest of Moscow to the Caspian Sea. The Volga has been central to Russian history, culture, and economy for millennia and is considered the national river of Russia. It flows through the heart of western Russia and serves as a crucial transportation and water source.
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The Volga, Europe's longest river, flows 3,530 kilometers through Russia to the Caspian Sea.
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- Rhine
- Danube
- Dnieper
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- Rivers
- Europe
- Russia
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