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2 days ago · The area north of the Ca Mau Peninsula is forested and swampy. Mekong River, the longest river in Southeast Asia, 7th longest in Asia, and 12th longest in the world, with a length of about 2,700 miles (4,350 km).
Jun 22, 2024 · The Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia, stretching approximately 4,900 kilometers from its source in China to its delta in Vietnam. It flows through six countries: China, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
6 days ago · The Mekong’s flow comes chiefly from rainfall in its lower basin, which fluctuates seasonally with the monsoon winds. In April the flow is ordinarily at its lowest. In May or June—as the rain-bearing southerly monsoon winds arrive—the flow begins to increase, with an especially rapid increase in the eastern and northern highlands.
Jun 11, 2024 · The Mekong River’s geography is not only a source of natural abundance but also a cornerstone of Cambodian culture, history, and identity, embodying the enduring connection between the people and their land.
Jun 23, 2024 · Stretching nearly 3,000 miles from the Tibetan plateau down to the South China Sea, the Mekong River is not only the world’s largest inland fishery, but it also provides livelihoods for millions of people and plays a significant role in the country’s history and culture. The Lifeline of Vietnam.
3 days ago · Mainland Southeast Asia is drained by five major river systems, which from west to east are the Irrawaddy, Salween, Chao Phraya, Mekong, and Red rivers. The three largest systems—the Irrawaddy, Salween, and Mekong—have their origins in the Plateau of Tibet.
5 days ago · SCIENCE. How can we save the ‘world’s most important’ river? Mekong wetlands are often overlooked in conservation efforts, but new research shows they are essential to local ecosystems and...
