Mekong River
The Mekong River Commission traces the river from China through mainland Southeast Asia to the South China Sea in Viet Nam. This topic is part of Rivers within Geography. This page currently draws on 8 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Mekong River trivia questions
The Mekong River flows through which region?
Answer: Southeast Asia
Bonus fact: It passes through or borders several Southeast Asian countries.
Which landlocked country has much of its western border formed by the Mekong?
Answer: Laos
Bonus fact: The Mekong separates Laos from Thailand along long stretches.
After crossing or bordering six countries, the Mekong River reaches which sea?
Answer: South China Sea
Bonus fact: The Mekong River Commission traces the river from China through mainland Southeast Asia to the South China Sea in Viet Nam.
What is the Mekong River called in China?
Answer: Lancang River
Bonus fact: The MRC uses the name Lancang for the Mekong’s Chinese reach.
The Mekong River rises on which high plateau?
Answer: Tibetan Plateau
Bonus fact: The Mekong River Commission places the river’s source at about 5,160 meters above sea level.
Which river does the Mekong River Commission identify as the Mekong’s largest distributary at Phnom Penh?
Answer: Bassac River
Bonus fact: The Bassac helps carry Mekong water through the delta toward the sea.
Through how many countries does the Mekong River flow from source to sea?
Answer: 6
Bonus fact: The MRC lists China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam along the river’s course.
What is the capital of Laos?
Answer: Vientiane
Bonus fact: Vientiane lies on the Mekong River.