Euphrates

The Euphrates River is Syria's and Western Asia's longest and most historically significant river, stretching 1,740 miles. It is one of Mesopotamia's two rivers, the other being the Tigris. It originates at the confluence of the Kara Su and Murat Su rivers in the Turkish town of Keban. The two rivers merge at the Keban Dam to form the Euphrates, which flows to the Turkish-Syrian border. The majority of the Euphrates River's water comes from rainfall and melting snow. The Euphrates is fed by three rivers: the Sajur, the Balikh, and the Khabur.

The Euphrates River drains an area of 223,674 square miles, with the majority of the basin being in Syria, Turkey, and Iraq. Most families near the river's banks rely heavily on it for water. It is also a significant source of fish and agricultural water. Along its banks, the Euphrates also nourishes natural vegetation.

Length: 2,800 km