Yangon River

Yangon River

Geobox River


name = Yangon River
other_name = Hlaing River
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map_caption = Yangon River joined by Hlaing River at Hlaing Township, West Yangon
country = Burma
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city = Yangon
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Translation in Burmese = Yangon Myint
source_name = Hlaing River
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source_country = Burma
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mouth_location = Andaman Sea
mouth_country = Burma
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image_size = 220px
image_caption = Mouth of the Yangon RiverThe Yangon River (also known as Rangoon River or Hlaing River) is an estuary that runs from Yangon to the Andaman Sea. The channel is navigable by ocean-going vessels and thus plays a critical role in the economy of Burma.


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