Yangon River
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Yangon River | |
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Hlaing River | |
Country | Burma |
Major city | Yangon |
Discharge at | mouth |
Source | Hlaing River |
Mouth | |
- location | Andaman Sea, Burma |
- elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
The 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.