The River Indus and its Tributaries


 
 
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The River Indus and its Tributaries

The river Indus and its tributaries: Tributaries are smaller rivers that flow into a larger river. About 4700 years ago, some of the earliest cities flourished on the banks of these rivers. Later, about 2500 years ago, cities developed on the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries, and along the sea coasts.

The Indus River provides key water resources for Pakistan economy – especially the breadbasket of Punjab province, which accounts for most of the nation's agricultural production, and Sindh. The word Punjab means "land of five rivers" and the five rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi ,Beas and Sutlej, all of which finally flow into the Indus. The Indus also supports many heavy industries and provides the main supply of portable water in Pakistan.

The Indus is the most important supplier of water resources to the Punjab  and Sindh plains – it forms the backbone of agriculture and food production in Pakistan.

 
 


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