Red River facts for kids

The name Red River is used for many different rivers, towns, and even movies around the world! It often refers to rivers that have reddish-colored water or banks, perhaps from red soil or minerals.

The most famous "Red Rivers" are:

• The Red River in China and Vietnam, which is a very important waterway in Asia.
• The Red River of the North, which flows between Canada and the United States.
• The Red River of the South, a major river in the southern United States that flows into the Mississippi River.
• Sometimes, the Brahmaputra River in India is also called the "Red River" because of its color.

Rivers Around the World

Many rivers are called "Red River" because of their reddish water or the color of the land around them.

Important Rivers in the United States

• The Red River of the South is a long river in the southern United States. It forms part of the border between Texas and Oklahoma. It then flows through Arkansas and Louisiana before joining the Mississippi River.
• The Red River of the North flows northward between Minnesota and North Dakota. It then goes into Canada. This river is known for its wide, flat valley, which was once the bottom of a huge ancient lake.
• The Red River in Kentucky and Tennessee is a smaller river that flows into the Cumberland River.
• The Red River in Kentucky is known for its beautiful gorge, which is popular for hiking and rock climbing.
• The Red River in New Mexico is a mountain river that flows into the Rio Grande.

Other Red Rivers

• In Canada, besides the Red River of the North, there's also the Red River in British Columbia. The Red River Floodway is a special channel built around Winnipeg to protect the city from floods from the Red River of the North.
• In Australia, you can find the Red River in Victoria.
• In the United Kingdom, there are two "Red Rivers" in Cornwall: the Dowr Amal and the Dowr Koner.
• The Kızılırmak River in Turkey is also known as the "Red River" in Turkish. It is the longest river entirely within Turkey.
• The Baloué River in Mali is sometimes called the "Red River" in the local Manding language.

Places Called Red River

Many towns and areas are named after these rivers.

Towns and Communities

• Red River, New Mexico is a popular ski resort town in the mountains of the United States.
• Red River, Wisconsin is a small town in the United States.
• Red River, Nova Scotia is a settlement in Canada.
• Red River, Tennessee was the original name of the city now known as Adams.

Other Important Areas

• Red River County, Texas and Red River Parish, Louisiana are areas in the United States named after the Red River of the South.
• The Red River Delta is a very important farming region in Vietnam, where the Red River (Hong River) flows into the sea.
• The Red River Valley is a large, flat area in Canada and the United States. It was formed by a giant ancient lake called Lake Agassiz. This area is known for its very fertile farmland.
• The Red River Colony was an early settlement in what is now Manitoba, Canada. It was important for farming and trade.

Red River in Stories and Culture

The name "Red River" has also inspired many movies, songs, and books!

• Movies:

* Red River (1948) is a famous American cowboy movie about a cattle drive. * Red River (1988) is a TV movie remake of the 1948 classic. * Red River (2009) is a Chinese movie named after the Red River in Asia.

• Manga: Red River (1995) is a popular Japanese comic book series.
• Music: "Red River Valley" is a very old and well-known American folk song.
• Food: Red River Cereal is a type of hot breakfast cereal made from flax.
• Education: Red River College is a college in Winnipeg, Canada.

Related History and Events

• The Red River Trails were old paths used for trade and travel along the Red River of the North.
• The Red River cart was a special two-wheeled cart used by Métis people for transportation in the Red River Valley.
• The Red River Rebellion was an important event in Canadian history. It was a fight for rights led by Louis Riel in 1869-1870 in the Red River Colony.
• The Red River Campaign was a series of battles fought during the American Civil War in 1864, mostly along the Red River of the South.
• The Red River Showdown is a famous annual American football game between two rival universities: the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas.

See also

• Colorado River (disambiguation) (Colorado means "red" in Spanish)
• Rouge River (disambiguation) (Rouge means "red" in French)
• Little Red River (disambiguation)
• Red river hog, a wild pig with reddish fur
• Red River Valley (disambiguation)

In Spanish: Red River para niños