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The word Mekong is derived from Thai and Lao words Mae Nam Khong. Mae means mother, and Nam means water, so it means Khong, the mother of water. Khong is a derivative of the Sanskrit word ganga, referring to the Ganges river.
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The Mekong River gets its name from the words "Mae Nam Khong" in Thai, which means "Mother River" or "Great River". The name reflects the significance and importance of the river in the region, as it is one of the longest rivers in Southeast Asia and plays a vital role in the livelihoods of millions of people in the Mekong Basin.
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Who is a Mekong River native?
Lao
Where is the mekong river located?
it is located in Cambodia china and Vietnam.
What Asian rivers begin on the Tibetan Plateau?
Mekong, Salween (Nu), Yellow River, Yangtze River, Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra), Tongtian River (part of Yangtze)
What is the major river in French Indochina?
I'm Not Entirely Sure, Bt It' Either Mekong or Hong.
Name three rivers in Asia?
Mekong,Salween,Irrawaddy.
What is the name of the river that runs through laos?
The Mekong RiverThe Mekong River
Mekong River is in what country?
Mekong River is in China
What problems does the mekong river face?
The Mekong River faces pollution
What country is the Mekong River located?
The Mekong River is located in Vietnam.
What is the name of the river bordering the two countries that once were home to the Hamangia?
Mekong River
What is the name of the river that border the two countries that were once home to the Hamangia?
Mekong River
When was Romance in Mekong River created?
Romance in Mekong River was created in 1933.
What is another name for the mekong river?
The river called Mekong in Vietnam is called Dza-chu in Tibet, Lancang Jiang in China, and Mae Nam Khong in Thailand.
The delta of the Mekong River is located in the southern part of what nation?
The Mekong River Delta is located in the southeastern region of Vietnam. This is where the Mekong River empties into the sea.
Which does the mekong river generally flow?
The mekong river generallyflows through Yunnan prov.
What river forms part of the laos and thiland border?
The river sperating Thailand and Laos is the Mekong River
What River that flows through cambodia and empties into south china sea?
Mekong River.
