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Brahmaputra River
Brahmaputra River.
The Brahmaputra River is a major waterway of Central and South Asia that flows through three primary countries and regions:1
- China: The river originates in the Tibet Autonomous Region, where it is known as the Tsangpo or Yarlung Zangbo.21
- India: After crossing the eastern Himalayas, the river enters the state of Arunachal Pradesh (where it is called the Dihang) and then flows through the state of Assam, where it officially takes the name Brahmaputra.21
- Bangladesh: The river enters the plains of Bangladesh, where it is known as the Jamuna River before eventually joining the Ganges (Ganga) River and emptying into the Bay of Bengal.21