Brahmaputra River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. It is known as Brahmaputra or Luit in Assamese, Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali, and Jamuna River in Bengali. It is the 9th largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest .
Brahmaputra River | India, Bangladesh, China | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Brahmaputra River, major river of Central and South Asia. It flows some 1,800 miles (2,900 km) from its source in the Himalayas to its confluence with the Ganges (Ganga) River, after which the mingled waters of the …
Brahmaputra River - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 2, 2021 · The Brahmaputra River is a long transboundary river in the Continent of Asia that flows through the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, India, and Bangladesh.
Brahmaputra River summary | Britannica
WEBBrahmaputra River, River, Central and South Asia. From its headsprings in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China (as the Yarlung River), it flows across southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (where it is known as the Dihang).
Brahmaputra River System: Map with Tributaries - Rivers Insight
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Brahmaputra River System is one of Asia’s longest and most important river systems. Originating from the Tibetan Himalayas, it flows through China, India, and Bangladesh, covering a distance of approximately 2,900 kilometers before merging with the Ganges and Meghna rivers and emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Where Does The Brahmaputra River River Start And End?
WEBNov 13, 2018 · The Brahmaputra is a 2,390-mile long river that flows within the boundaries of three countries in Asia: China (Tibet), India, and Bangladesh. The river's name also varies depending on location and the local language.
13 Surprising Facts About Brahmaputra River
WEBSep 20, 2023 · Stretching over 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles), the Brahmaputra River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It begins in the icy slopes of the Himalayas and flows through the Tibetan plateau before entering India.
The Brahmaputra River | SpringerLink
WEBJan 3, 2018 · The Brahmaputra River is the most significant among the Himalayan rivers in terms of supply of sediment and dissolved materials. Its 2900-km long stretch and 636 thousand-km 2 drainage area lies in very contrasting climatic and geological regions.
Brahmaputra River, Northeast India - NASA
WEBApr 17, 2022 · The Brahmaputra is Asia’s second largest river by discharge, after the Changjiang River in China. As measured at its confluence with the Ganges, the Brahmaputra River discharges 612 billion cubic meters per year, or 135 trillion gallons.
Brahmaputra Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WEBPronunciation Symbols. Help. © 2024 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. BRAHMAPUTRA meaning: river in southern Asia.
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