Kunar River facts for kids
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| Other name(s) | Mastuj, Chitral, Kama |
| Country | Pakistan, Afghanistan |
| province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nuristan, Kunar, Nangarhar |
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| Main source | Hindu Kush Mountains |
| River mouth | Kabul River Jalalabad |
| Length | 480 km (300 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 2,600 km2 (1,000 sq mi) |
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The Kunar River, also known as the Kama River, is a long and important river. It flows for about 480 kilometers (298 miles) through northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan. This river starts high up in the Hindu Kush mountains. Its waters come from melting glaciers and snow.
The Kunar River is a tributary of the Kabul River. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. The Kabul River then flows into the much larger Indus River. This makes the Kunar River part of a big river system in Asia.
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Where the Kunar River Flows
The Kunar River begins just south of the Broghil Pass. This area is in the upper part of the Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is very close to the border with Afghanistan, known as the Durand Line.
As the river flows, it passes through different regions. It eventually reaches Jalalabad in Afghanistan. Here, the Kunar River joins the Kabul River.
How the River Gets Its Water
The main source of water for the Kunar River is the Hindu Kush mountain range. These mountains are very tall and have many glaciers and a lot of snow. When the weather gets warmer, the glaciers and snow melt. This melted water flows down the mountains and fills the Kunar River.
Several smaller rivers also flow into the Kunar River. On its left side, the Shishi River joins it. On its right side, rivers like the Lotkoh River, the Landai Sin River, and the Pech River add their waters.
Using the River's Power
The Kunar River has a lot of "hydropower potential." This means its flowing water can be used to create electricity. This type of electricity is called hydro electricity, and it can be a cheap and clean way to power homes and businesses.
Currently, there is a project called the Golen Gol Hydropower Project being built on this river. Developing more power projects on the Kunar River could help the region grow and become more modern.
Images for kids
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Kunar river in the Kunar valley, Afghanistan
See also
In Spanish: Río Kunar para niños
