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 is a river…

History
(what is known about the different inhabitants along the river, along with a description of the scientific exploration expeditions/efforts)

Course
(proceed from the main headwater of the river downstream to its mouth, noting direction, size, major tributaries, human settlements, waterfalls, dams, and so forth - can include numerical data on length, volume, drainage basin, etc)

Source
(When the source of the river is complex / in simpler cases, such as when a river merely originates from a lake, discuss in the course section)

Watershed
(geography and distribution of drainage basins, the location of mountain ranges, valleys, major cities, etc. Mention climate of the different areas of the watershed, and information about water quality, etc)

River modifications
(dams, diversion canals, bridges and culverts, roads, and other engineering projects associated with or with a big impact on the river)

Natural history /Wildlife / Biology
(distinctive plants and animals associated with any part of the river)

Geology
(evolution - discussion of all POVs when possible)

Economy
(energy, transportation, etc)

Lists
(list the tributaries, starting from the mouth and going upstream. Add important subtributaries in sublists)


 * (cities and towns along the river, also in upstream order)


 * (dams, locks, waterfalls, rapids, if there are more than a couple and/or they're not mentioned in the lead or course narrative)


 * (crossings)