Ohio River
1560.99 km | 969.95 mi
Length can differ from official measure!
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The Ohio River is a major river in the United States of America that flows through several states. At approximately 1,579 kilometers long, it is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River originates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the confluence of two other rivers, the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River.
The river crosses or forms the border between several states including Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. The Ohio River has historical significance as it played an important role in expanding America's borders and colonizing the country in the 18th and early 19th centuries. It served as an important trade route and transport route for goods and people.
Today, the Ohio River is still of great economic importance, particularly for the transportation of goods on barges. The river also has tourism potential as it offers rich history, scenic landscapes and opportunities for recreational activities such as boating, fishing and camping.
The river crosses or forms the border between several states including Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. The Ohio River has historical significance as it played an important role in expanding America's borders and colonizing the country in the 18th and early 19th centuries. It served as an important trade route and transport route for goods and people.
Today, the Ohio River is still of great economic importance, particularly for the transportation of goods on barges. The river also has tourism potential as it offers rich history, scenic landscapes and opportunities for recreational activities such as boating, fishing and camping.
