10 Fun and Informative Facts About the Brahmaputra River
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One of the longest rivers in the world, spanning over 2,900 kilometers
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Originates from the Mansarovar Lake in the Himalayas.
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Flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh.
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Merges with the Ganges River and empties into the Bay of Bengal.
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Known for powerful and unpredictable currents.
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Prone to flooding during monsoon season, earning the nickname "Sorrow of Assam."
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Supports agriculture, fishing, and transportation for communities along its banks.
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Covers an estimated area of around 190,000 square kilometers (73,359 square miles) in India.
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Housing endangered species such as Gangetic dolphins and Indian rhinoceros.
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Majuli is one of the largest river islands in the world on Brahmaputra.
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