- The Orinoco River is the fourth-largest river in South America by discharge volume.
- The river flows for a total distance of about 2,150 kilometers (1,340 miles) from its source in the Guiana Highlands in Venezuela to the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Orinoco River basin covers an area of about 1.4 million square kilometers (540,000 square miles), which is about 75% of the total land area of Venezuela and 20% of the land area of Colombia.
- The river is fed by numerous tributaries, including the Apure, Meta, and Caura rivers.
- The Orinoco River is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, including the giant anteater, the Amazon river dolphin, and the Orinoco crocodile.
- The Orinoco River has been an important trade route for centuries, and it is still used today to transport goods and people between Venezuela and Colombia.
- The river is also a source of hydroelectric power, and there are several hydroelectric dams located along the Orinoco River.
- The Orinoco River is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as fishing, boating, and wildlife watching.
