This is a List of rivers of Asia. It includes major, notable rivers in Asia. Mekong - China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia.

Map of the major watersheds and rivers in southern and eastern Asia. Courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Library System map collection.

This is a list of longest rivers of Asia. Included are all rivers with lengths over 1,000 km (620 mi) that are in Asia.

Oct 4, 2024 · Significant Rivers in East Asia. Rivers, like arteries of life, flow through East Asia, providing vital water resources, shaping its landscapes, and fostering human settlements. These waterways have played pivotal roles in the region’s history and continue to be essential for its economic and social development.

3 days ago · Mainland Southeast Asia is drained by five major river systems, which from west to east are the Irrawaddy, Salween, Chao Phraya, Mekong, and Red rivers. The three largest systems—the Irrawaddy, Salween, and Mekong—have their origins in the Plateau of Tibet.

Major river systems of South, Southeast, and East Asia that belong to top 30 global rivers based on discharge. The base map and the inset world map were modified from ArcGIS online Ocean...

Some East Asian rivers experienced repeated rearrangements due to Indian–Asian Plates’ collisions and an uplift of the Tibetan Plateau.

Oct 18, 2023 · Some of the most important rivers in the world, including the Yangtze, Mekong, Indus, and Ganges, originate in Asia. These rivers have affected the history, cultures, and natural ecosystems of the continent by flowing through enormous landscapes and emerging from imposing mountain ranges.

Nov 2, 2024 · Discover the dramatic landscapes of East Asia: towering mountains, mighty rivers, and stunning coastlines. Explore the region’s unique geography!

Encompassing significant diversity, the rivers of Asia are the lifelines of the world's most populous regions. From the mighty Yangtze to the sacred Ganges, they shape landscapes, sustain ecosystems, and underpin economies, while embodying the rich array of cultures and histories spread across this vast continent.