GK Question

geography medium mcq

Which river is known as the 'River of Gold'?

  1. Amazon
  2. Niger
  3. Congo
  4. Zambezi

Answer: Niger

The Niger River is called the 'River of Gold' due to the historical gold trade along its banks in West Africa. It flows through Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria before emptying into the Gulf of Guinea. It is the third-longest river in Africa.

Topic World Rivers
Exam Relevance SSC, UPSC, Banking