Key Information
Ganges River
| Type | River |
| Discharge Volume | Up to 1,550,000 cubic feet a second |
| Length | 1,569 miles |
| Depth | 33 to 200 ft |
| Source | Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers |
Learning Point
- Millions of people are dependent on the River Ganges, it being a major part of life in the north of India, as well as the country of Bangladesh. Its source is in the Himalayas, and along its course there are many major cities located along it.
Project
- Draw a picture of the River Ganges and people washing their clothes and collecting water from it.
- Overview
- Delta
Location
| Located in | India and Bangladesh |
Fun Facts
- The River Ganges is the most sacred river and one of the biggest rivers in India. It is worshipped as Goddess Ganga.
- It is one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
- The river delta the Ganges flows into releases more water into the ocean than any river other than the Amazon.
- The environment around the river has changed over the years humans have lived around it, with at one time it being described as forested.
Past Lessons
| 89 | November 6, 2023 | (North America) |