Rio Grande / Río Bravo del Norte
3041.62 km | 1889.97 mi
Length can differ from official measure!
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The Rio Grande, also known as the Río Bravo del Norte, is a major river in North America that forms the natural border between the United States of America and Mexico. It extends over a length of about 3041.62 km | 1885.8 mi and rises in the Rocky Mountains in the US state of Colorado.
The river flows south through New Mexico, forming much of the Texas-Mexico border. Its water supply can vary greatly and is rather limited in many regions due to water use and climatic conditions.
The Rio Grande is of enormous ecological, economic and cultural importance for the region. It serves as an important source of water for agricultural irrigation, particularly in the arid region surrounding El Paso in western Texas and Juárez in Mexico. The river is also a habitat for a large number of animal and plant species.
The history of the Rio Grande is closely tied to US-Mexico relations. Disputes over water rights and border issues have often created tensions between the two countries. The river also played a role in the history of the Mexican-American Wars and the border region as a whole.
Despite its importance, the Rio Grande faces various challenges including water scarcity, pollution, and ecosystem degradation due to human intervention. Efforts are being made to promote the sustainable use of the river and minimize ecological damage.
The river flows south through New Mexico, forming much of the Texas-Mexico border. Its water supply can vary greatly and is rather limited in many regions due to water use and climatic conditions.
The Rio Grande is of enormous ecological, economic and cultural importance for the region. It serves as an important source of water for agricultural irrigation, particularly in the arid region surrounding El Paso in western Texas and Juárez in Mexico. The river is also a habitat for a large number of animal and plant species.
The history of the Rio Grande is closely tied to US-Mexico relations. Disputes over water rights and border issues have often created tensions between the two countries. The river also played a role in the history of the Mexican-American Wars and the border region as a whole.
Despite its importance, the Rio Grande faces various challenges including water scarcity, pollution, and ecosystem degradation due to human intervention. Efforts are being made to promote the sustainable use of the river and minimize ecological damage.
