Geography • World GeographyEasy
Which of the following major rivers empties into the South China Sea after flowing through Southeast Asia, passing through countries like Cambodia and Vietnam?
A. Irrawaddy River
B. Mekong River✓ Correct Answer
C. Salween River
D. Chao Phraya River
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Mekong River originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through Southeast Asian nations like Cambodia and Vietnam before draining into the South China Sea. Rivers such as the Irrawaddy empty into the Andaman Sea instead of the South China Sea.
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