GROUP 8

Name of River: Yangtze River

Source: http://www.wikipedia.org/

Brief Introduction of this River:

The Yangtze River is the longest river in China and Asia, and the third-longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa and the Amazon in South America. The river is about 6,385 km long (3915 mi) and flows from its source in Qinghai Province, eastwards into the East China Sea at Shanghai. It acts as a dividing line between North and South China, although geographers generally consider the Qinling-Huai River line to be the official line of geographical division. As the largest river in the region, the Yangtze is historically, culturally, and economically important to China. One of the dams on the river, the Three Gorges Dam, is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world.

Uses:

- Yangtze River is a major transportation artery for China.

- It has a hydro power station which provides eletricity for the people along the river.

Problems:

- Fengjie was first of a number of towns affected by the massive flood. People were affected badly.

- The Yangtze is very polluted in Hubei and people are unable to use the water for washing clothes.

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