What's The Smallest River In Asia
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The Tamborasi River in Indonesia is the smallest river in Asia, measuring just 20 meters long.
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It is known for its cool freshwater flowing through a jungle setting into the salty Flores Sea.
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This has made it a unique tourist spot with white sand beaches at its mouth.
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The river is approximately 15 meters wide and it empties into the Flores Sea in Bone Bay.
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The river features forest-clad banks and clear waters fed by mountainous streams.
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It is located in Tamborasi Village, Wolo District, in the Kolaka Regency of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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The upstream water is clear and cold, while the water at the estuary is warmer due to the proximity of the sea.
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Its fresh water originates from springs located in perpendicular rock cliffs nestled among groves of trees.
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