The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by volume, discharging more water than the next seven largest rivers combined.
Why it is true
It accounts for roughly 20% of the total global river discharge into the oceans, creating a massive plume of fresh water in the Atlantic Ocean.
Source: Geography
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