A river doesn’t just carry water, it carries life!!
Priyanka Wadhwani
Asia is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the north by the Arctic Ocean.
It is combined by many large countries with great landscapes, high altitude and low temperate places, the tributary of the river make the mouth larger and hence there are numerous number of long rivers in Asia.
The sources of the Rivers in Asia are primarily from Icy Mountains, rainwater, and Streams. India, China, and Russia are the major contributor countries for Asian rivers.
Did you know there are more than 80 ‘MAJOR’ rivers in Asia?? The exact number of rivers in Asia are still countless...
So if you are a nature lover.. and want to experience the beauty of all these rivers...
We suggest you to start with these 10 longest ones...
#1. Yangtze River
Originated from China, Yangtze also known as Chang Jiang or Yangzi is the longest river in Asia and third in the world. It has a length of 6300 km.
#2. Yenisei–Angara–Seleng River
Originated mainly from Russia, Yensei, Angara, and Selenge are the rivers flowing in the same way. Their combined length is of 5539 km.
#3. Yellow River
Flowing completely in China, Yellow River is the third longest river in Asia. It has a length of 5464 km.
#4. Ob-Irtysh River
The Irtysh River merge to the Ob River and both flow in 4 countries; Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia. It has a length of 5410 km.
#5. Amur-Argun River
Flowing in the countries; Russia, China, Mongolia, Argun River merges into Amur River. It has a length of 4444 km.
#6. Lena River
The Lena is the easternmost of the three great Siberian rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean. Originated from Russia it has a length of 4400 km.
#7. Mekong River
Mekong is the 7th longest river in Asia and 12th longest river in the world. Flowing in the countries China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, it has a length of 4350 km.
#8. Shatt al-Arab–Euphrates River
The Shatt al-Arab, also known as Arvand Rud while Euphrates River merges to Shatt al-Arab River and it is the important river for the country Iraq, Turkey and Syria. It has a length of 3596 km.
#9. Indus River
Indus river flows about 93% in Pakistan, originates in Tibet and Northern India, it flows through cities including Karachi, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gilgit, Jamshoro, Thatta, Attock, Mithankot. It has a length of 3180 km.
#10. Syr Darya – Naryn River
The 10th longest in Asia, the Syr Darya is historically known as the Jaxartes. The Aral Sea is the mouth of Syr Darya – Naryn and flows through the countries Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan. It has a length of 3078 km.
A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.
Have a lifetime of experience visiting these amazingly wonderful rivers and get a lesson of persistence in life!!