Euphrates River

Quick Facts

• Type: River
• Length: About 2,800 km
• Source: Eastern Turkey
• Mouth: Joins the Tigris to form the Shatt al-Arab

Overview

The Euphrates is one of the most important rivers in Western Asia. Rising in Turkey, it flows through Syria and Iraq before joining the Tigris in southern Iraq.

The Euphrates has been central to agriculture and urban development since the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia.

Landscape and Culture

The river sustains irrigation systems, hydropower projects, and wetlands along its lower course. Its valley has long been associated with early farming, cities, and cultural exchange.

Notes

Together with the Tigris, the Euphrates anchors the historical landscape of Mesopotamia.