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• The Ganges is one of the longest rivers in the world. It's main source is the Gangtori Glacier in the Himalayas. The basin is the most densely populated and agriculturally productive. Snow capped mountains keeps the water sizable year round, but the monsoons in summer can cause destructive flooding in the delta region. Major pollution in the river comes from the leather industries that have sprung up along river, with the discharge of chromiums and other chemicals. It is still considered sacred by Hindus in India. Fast Facts:

  1. Length: 2,510 km (1,560 mi)
  2. Empties into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh
  3. Ganges is a Holy River to the Hindus as Goddess Ganga
  4. Drains into the Bay of Bengal
  5. Major cities: Haridwar, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, and Calcutta.

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