Helmand River facts for kids
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Map of the Helmand River drainage basin
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Map of the Helmand River drainage basin
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Hindu Kush mountains |
| River mouth | Lake Hamun |
| Length | 1,150 km (710 mi) |
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| Basin size | Sistan Basin |
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The Helmand River is the longest river in Afghanistan. It is also known as Helmend, Helmund, or Hirmand. The name "Helmand" means "dammed" or "having a dam". The Helmand Province in Afghanistan is named after this important river.
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Where Does the Helmand River Flow?
The Helmand River is about 1,150 km (710 mi) long. It starts high up in the Hindu Kush mountains. This is about 80 km (50 mi) west of Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan.
Journey Through the Land
From the mountains, the river flows south-west. It travels through the dry Dashti Margo desert. Finally, it reaches the Seistan marshes. It also flows into the Hamun-i-Helmand lake region. This area is near Zabol, right on the border between Afghanistan and Iran.
Important Tributaries
The Helmand River has several smaller rivers that flow into it. These are called tributaries. On its left side, the Arghandab River joins the Helmand. On its right side, the Khash River and the Chagay River add their waters.
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Map showing the Helmand River basin.
See also
In Spanish: Río Helmand para niños
