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Who is the father of water?

Published in Geography 1 min read

The term "father of water" most commonly refers to the Mississippi River.

The Algonquian-speaking Indians referred to the Mississippi River as the "father of waters." This name reflects the river's immense size and importance. The Mississippi River is the largest river in North America and its drainage basin encompasses 31 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. It flows for approximately 2,350 miles from its source to the Gulf of Mexico.