Nam Ou

E96310

Nam Ou is a significant river in northern Laos known for its scenic valleys, hydropower dams, and role in regional transport and livelihoods.


Statements (47)
Predicate Object
instanceOf river
basinCountry Laos NERFINISHED
country Laos NERFINISHED
economicImportance electricity production
fisheries
river transport
tourism industry
environmentalIssue impacts of hydropower development on fisheries
resettlement of local communities
flowsThrough Luang Namtha Province NERFINISHED
Luang Prabang Province NERFINISHED
Oudomxay Province NERFINISHED
Phongsaly Province NERFINISHED
hasHydropowerCascade Nam Ou 1 Dam NERFINISHED
Nam Ou 2 Dam NERFINISHED
Nam Ou 3 Dam NERFINISHED
Nam Ou 4 Dam NERFINISHED
Nam Ou 5 Dam NERFINISHED
Nam Ou 6 Dam NERFINISHED
Nam Ou 7 Dam NERFINISHED
hasValleyType karst landscapes
steep forested valleys
knownFor hydropower dams
river transport
scenic valleys
supporting local livelihoods
languageOfName Lao language NERFINISHED
locatedIn Indochinese Peninsula NERFINISHED
northern Laos
locatedOnContinent Asia
mouthLocation Luang Prabang Province NERFINISHED
mouthRiver Mekong River NERFINISHED
nameMeaning Ou River NERFINISHED
partOf Laos inland waterway network
Mekong River basin NERFINISHED
region Mainland Southeast Asia NERFINISHED
supports riverine communities
tourismActivity ecotourism
kayaking
river cruises
transportRole regional transport corridor in northern Laos
tributaryOf Mekong River NERFINISHED
usedFor fishing
hydroelectric power generation
inland navigation
irrigation
tourism

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Mekong River
majorTributary

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