Explanation

• Location: Kech District, Balochistan.
• River: Dasht River.
• Completed: July 2006.
• Impounding began: August 2006.
• Commissioned by: WAPDA in 2001.
• Purpose: Water supply for Gwadar and irrigation.
• Length: 3,350 ft (1,020 m).

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

• The Ganges–Brahmaputra river system forms the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta, the largest delta in the world.
• It is located mainly in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, along the Bay of Bengal.
• The delta is formed by sediments deposited by rivers flowing from the Himalayas toward the sea.
• The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, lies within this delta region.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Colorado River → Located in the United States.
• It flows mainly through the southwestern USA.
• It flows through seven states.
• It is known for carving out the Grand Canyon.
• Length: 1,450 mi (2,330 km)

Explanation

• The Yangtze River in China is the longest river in Asia.
• It is the third-longest river in the world.
• It stretches over 6,300 kilometers (3,917 miles).

Additional information:

• The smallest river in China is the Qian River.
• It is part of the Xi River system.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• The River Thames flows through southern England.
• It passes through the city of London.
• It is also sometimes called the River Isis in its upper course.
• It is the second-longest river in the United Kingdom.

Additional information:

Major Rivers in the UK:

• River Severn – longest (~354 km)
• River Thames – ~346 km
• River Trent
• River Mersey
• River Clyde

Last verified on 03-05-2026