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Posted on Aug 31, 2025 / Travel

• The Mekong River is the 12th longest river in the world and the 3rd longest in Asia.
• It’s home to the giant Mekong catfish, one of the biggest freshwater fish on Earth.
• The river supports over 60 million people across six countries.
• The Mekong Delta in Vietnam produces more than half of the country’s rice.
• During the rainy season, parts of the river can actually flow backward in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake.
• It’s one of the most biodiverse rivers in the world, second only to the Amazon.
• The name “Mekong” comes from “Mae Nam Khong,” which means “Mother of Water” in Thai and Lao.
• Fishing along the Mekong is worth billions of dollars every year to local economies.

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