Which river is the longest to flow entirely within Romania?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Olt, about 615 kilometres long, rising in Harghita
- Step 1: The Mureș and the Siret are longer in total, but each starts or ends outside Romania. Step 2. The Olt rises in the Carpathians and flows into the Danube. Answer: The Olt, about 615 kilometres long, rising in Harghita. Why not the others: the Mureș and Siret cross borders, and the Argeș is shorter.
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