By David A. Longanecker. Executive Director, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Although the federal government plays a secondary role in supporting and financing American higher education, this role remains quite substantial and clearly helps shape the enterprise.
Â© World Encyclopedia 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005. Orinoco River in Venezuela. Rising in the Sierra Parima in s Venezuela, it flows nw to Colombia, then n, forming part of the Venezuela-Colombia border, and finally e into the Atlantic Ocean by a vast delta. Length: c. 2062km (1281mi).Cite this article. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.rinoco River in Venezuela. Rising in the Sierra Parima in s Venezuela, it flows nw to Colombia, then n, forming part of the Venezuela-Colombia border, and finally e into the Atlantic Ocean by a vast delta. Length: c. 2062km (1281mi). Cite this article. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
1 Oconee River - 221 miles (356 km). 2  The Flint River is the longest river entirely within Georgia. 3  It has its source in Atlanta, and it is one of the sources of the Appalachicola River in Florida. Oswegatchie River - 137 miles (220 km). 2  Black River â 125 miles (201 km). 3  The Hudson River is the longest river that is entirely within New York, though it also forms part of the state's boundary with the State of New Jersey.