Fun facts about Brahmaputra
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The Brahmaputra River is known by various names in different regional languages, including Brôhmôputrô in Assamese and Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan.
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The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. It is known as the Brahmaputra in Assam, Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in the Mishmi language, and Jamuna River in Bangladesh.
From the “Names” section
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The Brahmaputra River has a significant course change, moving its river course westwards for about 80 km (50 mi) over the past 250 years.
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The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. It is known as the Brahmaputra in Assam, Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in the Mishmi language, and Jamuna River in Bangladesh.
From the “History” section
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The Brahmaputra River is characterized by high levels of bank erosion, often caused by its strong current and loose sand and silt banks.
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The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. It is known as the Brahmaputra in Assam, Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in the Mishmi language, and Jamuna River in Bangladesh.
From the “Geography” section
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The Brahmaputra River is home to the Majuli island, which is the largest river island in the world.
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The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. It is known as the Brahmaputra in Assam, Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in the Mishmi language, and Jamuna River in Bangladesh.
From the “Geography” section
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