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From India To Brazil: 7 Famous Backwater Rivers
Backwater rivers often stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity and cultural experiences. From India’s kerala backwaters, famous for houseboats, to brazil’s amazon river, teeming with wildlife, each destination is unique. Vietnam’s Mekong delta thrives with floating markets, while mississippi’s delta showcases wetlands. Cambodia’s tonle sap lake, mali’s niger inland delta, and florida’s everglades highlight diverse ecosystems, making these seven backwaters must visit locations for nature and adventure lovers.
Kerala Backwaters (India)
It is a stunning network of lagoons, lakes, canals, and rivers stretching parallel to the Arabian Sea along the Malabar Coast in Kerala, India. This unique ecosystem is formed by the meeting of freshwater from rivers and saline seawater, creating a lush and bio diverse habitat. Some of the major key attractions are Alleppey, Kumarakom, Ashtamudi Lake, Vembanad lake, Kuttanad.
Mekong Delta (Vietnam)
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It is located in southern Vietnam, is a vast network of rivers, swamps and islands, where the mekong river empties into the south china se. known as the rice bowl of Vietnam, it produces nearly 50% off the country’s rice. The delta is famous for its floating markets, stilt houses, lush greenery and rich biodiversity.
Tonle Sap Lake (Cambodia)
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It is the largest freshwater lake in southeast asia and one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Located in central Cambodia it plays a crucial role in fishing industry, agriculture and biodiversity. The lake is famous for its seasonal expansion growing nearly six times its size during the monsoon seasons.
The Everglades (USA)
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It is located in southern Florida, USA is a vast subtropical wetland ecosystem covering 1.5 million acres. Often called the river of grass, it is one of the most unique and ecologically important wetlands in the world. Some of the key feature are unique ecosystem, home to endangered species, vital water source, and UNESCO world heritage site.
The Amazon River (Brazil)
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The second longest river in the world, flows for over 7000km through brazil, peru, Colombia. And several other south American countries. It is the largest river by volume, carrying more water than any other river on the earth. It is often called the “Lifeline of the Rainforest” as it sustains the vast Amazon rainforest.
The Mississippi River Delta (USA)
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It is located in Louisiana USA, is a vast and dynamic wetland system formed by the Mississippi River as it flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Covering over 3 million acres, it includes marshes, swamps, barrier islands, and estuaries.
The Niger River Inland Delta (Mali)
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It is located in central mali, is a massive floodplain ecosystem formed by the niger river as it slows down between Timbuktu and mopti. This unique inland delta is one of the Africa’s largest wetlands, covering up to 20,000 square kilometers during the rainy season.
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