List of rivers of Myanmar facts for kids
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia. It has many important rivers that flow through its lands. These rivers are like the country's lifelines! They help people travel, transport goods, and grow food. This article will tell you about some of the main rivers in Myanmar.
Rivers are usually grouped by their "drainage basin." Think of a drainage basin as a big area where all the rain and water eventually flow into one main river, and then out to the ocean. Smaller rivers that join a bigger one are called "tributaries."
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Rivers Flowing into the Indian Ocean
Many of Myanmar's rivers flow west into the Indian Ocean. These rivers are super important for daily life, farming, and trade.
- Nāf River
- Kaladan River
- Lemro River
- Mayu River
- Kaleindaung River
- Pyanmalot River (Pyamalaw River)
- Irrawaddy River (Ayeyarwady River)
- Lai Za Stream
- Mung Lai Stream
- Yin River
- Mon River
- Yaw River
- Kyaw River
- Chindwin River
- Myittha River
- Manipur River
- Uyu River
- Tizu River
- Myittha River
- Mu River
- Myitnge River
- Zawgyi River
- Shweli River
- Taping River
- N'Mai River
- Mali River
- Pathein River (Bassein River) (Ngawun River)
- A-thút
- Dagā River
- Yangon River (Rangoon River) (Hlaing River)
- Thandi River
- Myitmaka River
- Lai Za Stream
- Bago River (Pegu River)
- Sittaung River
- Phyu Creek
- Kha Paung Creek
- Sinthay River
- Paunglaung River
- Salween River (Thanlwin River)
- Ataran River
- Zami River
- Winyaw River
- Gyaing River
- Haungtharaw River
- Yunzalin River
- Moei River (Thaungyin River)
- Pawn River
- Pilu River
- Pai River
- Teng River
- Hsim River
- Nam Pang River
- Nanding River
- Ataran River
- Ye River
- Heinze River
- Dawei River (Tavoy River)
- Great Tenasserim River (Tanintharyi River)
- Lenya River
- Kraburi River (Pakchan River)
- Dapein River
- Tarpein River
- Paung Laung River
- Chaungmagyi River
The Irrawaddy River
The Irrawaddy River is the longest river in Myanmar. It flows for about 2,170 kilometers (1,350 miles) from north to south. This river is super important for Myanmar's economy. Many people live along its banks, and it's used for fishing, farming, and transporting goods. It's like the main highway of the country!
The Salween River
The Salween River is another major river in Myanmar. It's one of the longest free-flowing rivers in Southeast Asia. This means it doesn't have many dams built on it. The Salween is known for its beautiful scenery and diverse wildlife. It forms part of the border between Myanmar and Thailand.
Rivers Flowing into the Pacific Ocean
Some rivers in Myanmar flow east and eventually reach the Pacific Ocean. The most famous of these is the Mekong River.
- Mekong
- Kok River
- Ruak River
- Loi River
The Mekong River
The Mekong River is one of the longest rivers in Asia. It flows through many countries, including Myanmar, China, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In Myanmar, only a small part of the Mekong flows along its border. This river is vital for millions of people for food, water, and transportation.
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