Sarawak River Sungai Sarawak | |
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![]() The Sarawak River flowing through Kuching city centre. | |
Location | |
Country | Malaysia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Upper Kapuas Range |
• location | Malaysia |
Mouth | Muara Tebas |
• location | South China Sea, Malaysia |
• coordinates | 1°38′17″N 110°29′59″E / 1.6380°N 110.4996°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 120 km (75 mi) |
Basin size | 2,459 km2 (949 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | Sg. Sarawak Kiri |
• right | Sg. Sarawak Kanan |
The Sarawak River (Malay: Sungai Sarawak) is a river in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is an important source of water and transportation for the inhabitants in southwestern Sarawak. The river is also used for water-related sport activities such as the annual Sarawak Regatta which attract tourists from all over the world.