• The Salween River is one of Southeast Asia's major transboundary rivers.

  • It originates in the Tibetan Plateau.

  • It flows through:

    • China

    • Myanmar

    • Thailand region

  • In China it is known as the Nujiang.

  • It ultimately reaches the Andaman Sea.

  • The river supports biodiversity and millions of people dependent on agriculture and fisheries.

Key Pointers

  • Origin: Tibetan Plateau

  • Chinese name: Nujiang

  • Major country: Myanmar

  • Drainage: Andaman Sea

  • UPSC angle: Transboundary rivers + Southeast Asian geography