Re: How many and where are the only rivers that run south to north?

Many, many rivers flow South to North from headwaters to delta, and most rivers have at least one leg or bend that flows northward. It is unfortunate that most map and globes depict North as "up", since this gives the incorrect impression that rivers flow South because that is "downhill". Here is a list, by continent, of the longer rivers that flow South to North:

In Africa:

The nile, the longest river in the world, flows North into the Mediterranean.

In Asia:

The Lena and the Yenisey flow through Siberia into the Arctic Ocean.

In Europe:

The Rhine, Elba, Oder, and Vistula flow mostly northward through Germany and Poland.

In North America:

The Athabasca and Mackenzie rivers flow North through Canada.

In South America:

The Araguaia, Xingu, Tapajos, and over two thirds of the rivers of Brazil and Bolivia flow North through the Amazon rainforest.

Next time you see a globe or a map of the world, look at the northern shores of the continents. You may be surprised how many rivers you can find that flow from South to North.