Mekong River

The Mekong River is one of Asia's and the world's greatest rivers with a watershed of up to 79,500 km2. The Mekong River runs from China's Tibetan Plateau through Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The river plays a significant role in managing water supplies in the nations through which it flows, assisting in the regulation of flows, the production of hydroelectricity, and the regulation of water for agriculture, especially in the lower Mekong River.

The Mekong River flows to nourish the basin's unique, multi-functional wetlands, preserving different economic, cultural, social, and ecological characteristics. Wetlands are important sources of income for local people, providing a good environment for agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, commodity production, and tourism development. Natural wetlands can provide other benefits such as flood prevention, water storage, and environmental cleaning.

Detailed information:

Length: 4,350 km
Source: Lasagongma Spring
Countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, China, Myanmar (Burma)