Река Мисисипи рассказ на английском языке

The Mississippi is the most important river in North America. It is the thirteenth longest river in the world. It flows from the north to the south of the USA through 10 states, its length is nearly 3700 km. The Mississippi has always played a significant role in the development of agriculture on the territories, bordering with the river basin. The book "Life on the Mississippi" written by Mark Twain reveals the history of steamships which carried goods and passangers along the Mississippi in the 19th century. Nowadays the river remains the most important transport highway, it is cheaper to deliver the goods down the river, although it takes more time.