Yanshui River
The Yanshui River (Chinese: 鹽水溪; Hanyu Pinyin: Yánshuǐ Xī; Tongyong Pinyin: Yánshuěi Si; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kiâm-chuí-khe) is a river in southern Taiwan. It flows through Tainan City for about 41.3 km.[1][2] The wetlands at the river mouth fall partly in the Taijiang National Park.[3]
Yanshui River | |
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Yanshui River in Taiwan | |
Location | |
Country | Taiwan |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Taiwan Strait: Anping District/Annan District |
• coordinates | 23.004°N 120.15°E |
Length | 41 km (25 mi) |
Basin size | 343 km2 (132 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Landmarks | Taijiang National Park |
See also
References
- "Geography & demographics". The Republic of China Yearbook 2015. Executive Yuan. 2015. pp. 40–53. ISBN 978-986-04-6013-1.
- "GeoNames Search". Geographic Names Database. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, USA. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- "Yanshui River mouth wetlands". Taijiang National Park: Visitor Information. Taijiang National Park. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
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