Ob River

The Ob River starts at the junction of the Biya and Katun rivers in the Altai Massif - a range of mountains that runs across Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. The Russian term "Ob" means "both" and relates to the river's origin from the confluence of these two streams. Although the Obi River is generally connected with Russia, its tributaries (rivers that run into the main river rather than the sea) also travel through these surrounding territories.

Rivers are streams of water that begin in the highlands and run to the sea. They travel through plains and valleys, gaining a variety of different characteristics that contribute to environmental balance and biodiversity. It also serves as a stepping stone to exporting agriculture and industrial items export and import. Many industrial centers and different agricultural and fishing industries are also located on the outskirts of Obi.

Detailed information:

Length: 3,700 km

Sources: Katun River, Biya River

Country: Russia