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How is the Amur River divided into upper middle and lower sections?

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Topographic map of the Amur River basin and its drainage network, covering parts of northeastern China, eastern Russia, Mongolia, and North Korea. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation, shows major rivers and tributaries, surrounding mountain ranges, swamps, marshes, and lakes, and includes a locator inset of the region within Asia. Major cities, railways, and dams are also marked.
Amur River The Amur River basin and its drainage network.

The Amur River is traditionally divided into three distinct sections based on its geography and flow:1

  • Upper Amur: This section begins at the confluence of the Shilka and Argun rivers and extends approximately 560 miles (900 km) downstream to the mouth of the Zeya River at Blagoveshchensk.1
  • Middle Amur: This segment spans about 600 miles (970 km), stretching from the Zeya River eastward to the city of Khabarovsk.1
  • Lower Amur: This final section also measures approximately 600 miles (970 km), running from Khabarovsk to the river's mouth at the sea.1