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The Yangtze is open to navigation all the year around. The picture to the left features one of the so-called "Three Gorges," dangerous to navigate because of its currents and shallows, but of incredible beauty. |
A bird's eye view of the Yangtze river source |
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Lake Dongting source |
The picture to the right shows the Yangtze River flowing into the sea near the biggest city in China, Shanghai.
Do you think Shanghai's geographical situation helps explain its prominence? |
Satellite view of the Yangtze River delta source |
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