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Tonle Sap River

The 883rd longest river in the world

km

Tonle Sap (Khmer: ​ [tŭən.ˈlei saːp]) is a river in Cambodia that connects the Tonle Sap lake with the Mekong river. The river is known for its unusual seasonal reversal, which plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, sustaining local livelihoods, enhancing agricultural productivity, and contributing to the ecological, economic, and cultural vitality of the region.

Flows through: Cambodia.

River data from Wikidata (CC0); lengths normalised to a common unit.

Other major rivers

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  2. Nile6,650 km
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