Fun facts about Murray
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The Murray has dried up completely during extreme droughts on three occasions since official record-keeping began.
Murray
Australia
The Murray River is a river in Southeastern Australia. It is Australia's longest river, having an extent of 2,508 km (1,558 mi). Its tributaries include five of the next six longest rivers of Australia.
From the “Geography” section
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The Murray crayfish, an endangered species, was able to increase its numbers thanks to scientists.
Murray
Australia
The Murray River is a river in Southeastern Australia. It is Australia's longest river, having an extent of 2,508 km (1,558 mi). Its tributaries include five of the next six longest rivers of Australia.
From the “River life” section
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Between 2.5 and 0.5 million years ago, the Murray terminated in a vast freshwater lake called Lake Bungunnia.
Murray
Australia
The Murray River is a river in Southeastern Australia. It is Australia's longest river, having an extent of 2,508 km (1,558 mi). Its tributaries include five of the next six longest rivers of Australia.
From the “Ancient history” section
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During the peak period of Murray River commerce from 1855 to 1920, the Murray Mouth was a major impediment to the passage of goods.
Murray
Australia
The Murray River is a river in Southeastern Australia. It is Australia's longest river, having an extent of 2,508 km (1,558 mi). Its tributaries include five of the next six longest rivers of Australia.
From the “Murray mouth” section
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The first Europeans to encounter the river were Hamilton Hume and William Hovell in 1824.
Murray
Australia
The Murray River is a river in Southeastern Australia. It is Australia's longest river, having an extent of 2,508 km (1,558 mi). Its tributaries include five of the next six longest rivers of Australia.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Mattinbgn · CC BY-SA 3.0