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Fun fact 2 about Brahmaputra

Brahmaputra from Hatisila Guwahati1
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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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Length
3,848 km
Mouth
Bay of Bengal
Countries
China, India, Bangladesh
15th longest river in the world

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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