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Nanga Parbat Indus Gorge
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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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Length
3,180 km
Mouth
Arabian Sea
Countries
China, India, Pakistan
18th longest river in the world

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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Indus

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Length
3,180 km
Mouth
Arabian Sea
Countries
China, India, Pakistan
18th longest river in the world

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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Indus

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Length
3,180 km
Mouth
Arabian Sea
Countries
China, India, Pakistan
18th longest river in the world

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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Indus

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Length
3,180 km
Mouth
Arabian Sea
Countries
China, India, Pakistan
18th longest river in the world

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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Indus

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Length
3,180 km
Mouth
Arabian Sea
Countries
China, India, Pakistan
18th longest river in the world

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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