Mekong

The river of Southeast Asia, running from the Tibetan plateau through six countries to its vast delta in Vietnam.

Specifications & Metrics

length

about 4,350 km

Core Principles & Analysis

• Its seasonal pulse reverses the Tonle Sap, which flows backward to fill Southeast Asia's great lake.
• It ranks second only to the Amazon in fish diversity.
• The giant catfish of its deep pools can grow to three metres.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Mekong