The Brahmaputra is about 2,900 kilometers long, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh, making it one of the longest rivers in the world.

The Brahmaputra is about 2,900 kilometers long, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh, making it one of the longest rivers in the world.

Known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Brahmaputra begins in the Himalayas, flowing through the Tibetan Plateau before entering India.

Known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Brahmaputra begins in the Himalayas, flowing through the Tibetan Plateau before entering India.

The river passes through China, India, and Bangladesh, supporting millions of people in these regions.

The river passes through China, India, and Bangladesh, supporting millions of people in these regions.

"Brahmaputra" means "Son of Brahma" in Sanskrit, named after the Hindu god Brahma.

"Brahmaputra" means "Son of Brahma" in Sanskrit, named after the Hindu god Brahma.

The Brahmaputra experiences seasonal floods, causing damage to crops and homes in the lowlands of Assam and Bangladesh.

The Brahmaputra experiences seasonal floods, causing damage to crops and homes in the lowlands of Assam and Bangladesh.

The river is home to a wide variety of animals, including the endangered Gangetic dolphin and several species of migratory birds.

The river is home to a wide variety of animals, including the endangered Gangetic dolphin and several species of migratory birds.

The Brahmaputra is vital for agriculture, transportation, and water supply for millions of people living along its banks.

The Brahmaputra is vital for agriculture, transportation, and water supply for millions of people living along its banks.

The river is being tapped for hydropower projects, including China's approval of the world's largest hydropower dam on its upper reaches.

The river is being tapped for hydropower projects, including China's approval of the world's largest hydropower dam on its upper reaches.

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