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Which river is known as the 'Danube of Asia' and flows through Southeast Asia?
Answer
Mekong
The Mekong River is often called the 'Danube of Asia' and is the longest river in Southeast Asia, spanning approximately 4,350 kilometers. It flows through six countries (China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) before emptying into the South China Sea. The Mekong is vital to the economies and food security of millions of people in Southeast Asia.
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The Mekong River supports fisheries that provide protein to 60 million people in Southeast Asia and is called the 'Danube of Asia'.
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