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Ganges

The Ganges flows across the Indo-Gangetic Plain and is central to South Asian geography, settlement and culture.

TypeRiver
CountryIndia and Bangladesh
RegionSouth Asia
LengthAbout 2,525 km
Known forSacred and densely settled basin
Coordinates25.3000° N, 83.0000° E

Where is Ganges?

Ganges is in India and Bangladesh, in the South Asia area. It is mapped at approximately 25.3000° N, 83.0000° E.

Key facts about Ganges

The Ganges is a major river of northern India and Bangladesh. The main stored reference metric is length: About 2,525 km. It is also noted for sacred and densely settled basin.

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