Asias Longest River
The longest river in Asia is the Yangtze, which flows entirely within China. Stretching about 6,300 kilometres, it is the longest river on the continent and the third longest river in the world, behind only the Nile and the Amazon.
From the Mountains to the Sea
The Yangtze begins high up on the Tibetan Plateau in western China, fed by glaciers and mountain snow. From there it travels generally eastward across the country, passing through deep gorges and broad plains, before finally emptying into the East China Sea near Shanghai. Along the way it gathers water from hundreds of tributary rivers.
A Lifeline for China
The Yangtze is far more than just a long river. It is one of the busiest waterways in the world and a lifeline for China. Its basin is home to a huge portion of the countrys population and farmland. The river has also been a powerful cultural force throughout Chinese history. It holds another quiet distinction too: it is the longest river in the world that flows entirely within the borders of a single country.
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This article was written using information from Wikipedia.