Fun facts about Indus
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The Indus River is one of the few rivers in the world to exhibit a tidal bore.
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The Indus is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and Central Asia.
From the “Description” section
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The Indus Valley Civilisation, which includes major cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, dates back to around 3300 BC.
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The Indus is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and Central Asia.
From the “History” section
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The Indus River dolphin is a subspecies found only in the Indus River and is considered one of the most threatened cetaceans.
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The Indus is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and Central Asia.
From the “Wildlife” section
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The Indus Basin Irrigation System is the largest contiguous irrigation system developed over the past 140 years anywhere in the world.
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The Indus is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and Central Asia.
From the “Modern issues” section
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The Sindhu Darshan Festival is held every year on the banks of the Indus River to celebrate its significance in Indian culture.
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The Indus is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and Central Asia.
From the “Tourism” section
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