Yangtze - Wikipedia
WebYangtze or Yangzi (English: / ˈ j æ ŋ t s i / or / ˈ j ɑː ŋ t s i /) is the longest river in Eurasia, the third-longest in the world, and the longest in the world to flow entirely within one country.
Yangtze River | Location, Map, Flood, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 3, 2024 · Yangtze River (Chang Jiang), longest river in both China and Asia and third longest river in the world, with a length of 3,915 miles (6,300 km). From its source on the Plateau of Tibet to its mouth on the East China Sea, the river traverses or serves as the border between 10 provinces or regions.
Yangtze River Facts: The Most Interesting Yangtze Info - China Highlights
Web1.The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. Views along the Yangtze River. The meaning of the Yangtze River's Chinese name Changjiang is 'Long River'. It is as long as 6,397 km (3,975 miles), making it the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world after the Nile and the Amazon.
Yangtze River History and Culture - China Highlights
WebJan 17, 2021 · Written by Kelly Pang Updated Jan. 17, 2021. Yangtze River plays an important role in China's history and culture. It has a long history of more than 2 million years. Many culture heritage sites are located along the Yangtze River, like Fengdu Ghost City in Chongqing.
Yangtze River - New World Encyclopedia
WebThe Yangtze River or Chang Jiang (Simplified Chinese: 长江; Traditional Chinese: 長 江; pinyin: Cháng Jiāng) is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa, and the Amazon in South America.
Yangtze River - WorldAtlas
WebJul 7, 2021 · Yangtze River. The Yangtze River is the world’s third longest river after the Nile and Amazon Rivers. With a length of 6,300 km, the Yangtze River is the longest in Asia and the People’s Republic of China. It is also considered the longest river to exclusively flow within the borders of a single nation.
Yangtze River summary | Britannica
WebIt is the world’s third longest river, 3,915 mi (6,300 km) long. Rising in the Tanggula Mountains in west-central China, it flows southeast before turning northeast and then generally east across south-central and east-central China to the East China Sea near Shanghai. It is known as the Jinsha in its upper course.
Yangtze, China | WWF
WebApproximately 400 million people live along the Yangtze River and its 700 tributaries. The region is known to support over 200 fish species, more than 84 mammal species, 60 amphibian species and 87 reptile species. More than 800 lakes in the central Yangtze have been lost to land reclamation.
Yangtze - Wikiwand
WebYangtze or Yangzi is the longest river in Eurasia, the third-longest in the world, and the longest in the world to flow entirely within one country. It rises at Jari Hill in the Tanggula Mountains of the Tibetan Plateau and flows 6,300 km (3,915 mi) in a generally easterly direction to the East China Sea.
The Amazing Yangtze River — an Introduction for Travellers
WebIt's China's biggest river and the world's third longest river. China has harnessed the Yangtze for power and navigation with the world's biggest dam. The Yangtze River is central to China and its history, and has a huge variety of tourist attractions, breathtaking scenery, and diverse culture along its length.
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