
- River Name: Ganges River
- Location: India and Bangladesh
- Total Length: 1,680 miles
- Maximum Depth: 100+ feet
- Main Outlet: Bay of Bengal
- Known for: Being one of the most polluted river in the world
20 Ganges River Facts for Kids
- The Ganges River is a watercourse that flows through two countries in Asia.
- The Ganges River is most well-know for being one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
- The Ganges River flows through two countries in Asia and they are India and Bangladesh.
- The Ganges River starts from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India, Asia.
- Some of the primary tributaries of the Ganges River are Burhi Gandak, Gandaki Koshi, Ghaghara, Gomti, Mahananda, Punpun, Ramganga, Son, Tamsa and Yamuna.
- The Ganges River ends when it flows into the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean.
- The basin size of the Ganges River is over 500,000 square miles.
- The entire length of the Ganges River is 1,680 miles.
- The Ganges River is the longest river in India.
- The Ganges River is the 4th longest river in Bangladesh.
- The Ganges River is the 16th longest river on the Asian continent.
- The Ganges River is the 35th longest river in the world.
- The average depth of the Ganges River is 52 feet.
- The deepest point of the Ganges River is around 100 feet.
- The Ganges River is home to many different species of fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
- There are an estimated 140 fish species and 90 amphibian species in the Ganges River.
- The severe pollution levels are a threat to all the animals living in and around the Ganges River.
- There are an estimated 400 million people living near the Ganges River.
- Humans are also threated by the large levels of pollutants in the Ganges River.
- Water pollution in the Ganges River is caused by sewage discharge, industrial waste and plastic objects.
Pictures of the Ganges River

A picture of boats and buildings on the Ganges River.

A picture of the Ganges River flowing in a forest.

A picture of the Ganges River and mountains in the background.
Additional Resources on the Ganges River
- About the Ganges River – Learn more about the Ganges River on the National Geographic website.
- Photos of Ganges River Pollution – View some terrible and eye opening photos showing the pollution in the Ganges River.
- Ganges River – Britannica – Find more information about the Ganges River on the Britannica website.
- Ganges River – Wikipedia – Explore the Wikipedia entry on the Ganges River to learn more about it.