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The Mekong River supports one of the most biodiverse freshwater basins
Flowing nearly 4,900 kilometres through six Southeast Asian nations, the Mekong feeds millions.
Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, the Mekong passes through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam before discharging into the South China Sea. The river supports the world's largest inland fishery, yielding millions of tonnes of fish annually. Seasonal pulse flows create Tonle Sap Lake expansion in Cambodia.
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