Lang Lang River facts for kids
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Lang Lang River, as it flows near Lang Lang, viewed from the southwest
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| Native name | Lang Lang Berin; Porbin yaluk |
| Other name(s) | Tobin Yallock Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), West Gippsland |
| Local government area | Cardinia |
| Town | Lang Lang |
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| Main source | Strzelecki Ranges north of Korumburra 26 m (85 ft) 38°20′42″S 145°53′58″E / 38.34500°S 145.89944°E |
| River mouth | confluence with the Western Port north of Lang Lang 0 m (0 ft) 38°15′17″S 145°30′48″E / 38.25472°S 145.51333°E |
| Length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
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| River system | Western Port catchment |
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The Lang Lang River is a river in Victoria, Australia. It flows all year round, even when there hasn't been much rain. This river is part of the Western Port area, which is a large bay. You can find it in the West Gippsland region.
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Journey of the Lang Lang River
Where the River Starts
The Lang Lang River begins its journey in the Strzelecki Ranges. This is a mountain range in the East Poowong valley. The starting point is north of a town called Korumburra.
How the River Flows
The river flows mostly towards the northwest, then turns west. Along its way, it is joined by a smaller stream called a tributary. A tributary is a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.
Where the River Ends
After flowing for about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), the Lang Lang River reaches its mouth. The mouth is where a river empties into another body of water. In this case, it flows into the Western Port, a large bay. This happens near the town of Lang Lang.
River's Slope and Flooding
The river drops about 26 metres (85 ft) from where it starts to where it ends. It flows quite slowly. Sometimes, the Lang Lang River can flood. When it floods, it can cause problems for major roads like the South Gippsland Highway. This can sometimes leave people in the nearby town of Lang Lang unable to travel.
What's in a Name? The Lang Lang River's Story
The exact reason for the name "Lang Lang" is still discussed. There are two main ideas about where the name came from.
Aboriginal Language Connection
One idea is that the name comes from the Australian Aboriginal Boonwurrung language. In this language, there are two names that might be linked to the river. One is Lang Lang Berin, which means "stones" or "stony". The other is Porbin yaluk, meaning "flowing creek or river".
Named After a Settler
Another idea is that the river and the nearby town were named after an early settler in the area. This person was called Lang.
