Irtysh River

The Irtysh River is Asia's fifth-longest watercourse with a long distance of 2,640 miles (4,248 km). It begins in the Altai Mountains of China's Xinjiang region, directly on the border with Mongolia, before flowing westward over the Chinese territory. Then it flows through Kazakhstan, where it runs northwest near the country's eastern edge and is known as the Artis River. Following the flow, it enters Russia before making its way to the Ob River in western Siberia.

In current times, the Irtysh River's waters assist to meet the requirements of a significant number of people who live in China, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The Irtysh River is used for industrial purposes, agriculture, fishing, and water consumption in China's Xinjiang province. During the ice-free season, the river stands as an essential transport route for marine war machines, passenger ships, and cargo ships in Kazakhstan and Russia. Today, people address the electricity demands of the human settlements located along the Irtysh by building a vast number of hydroelectric power plants that have been developed in China, Kazakhstan, and Siberia.

Detailed information:

Length: 4,248 km
Source: Altai Mountains
Countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, China