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
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| basinCountry |
Laos
NERFINISHED
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| country |
Laos
NERFINISHED
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| economicImportance |
electricity production
→
fisheries → river transport → tourism industry → |
| environmentalIssue |
impacts of hydropower development on fisheries
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resettlement of local communities → |
| flowsThrough |
Luang Namtha Province
NERFINISHED
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Luang Prabang Province NERFINISHED → Oudomxay Province NERFINISHED → Phongsaly Province NERFINISHED → |
| hasHydropowerCascade |
Nam Ou 1 Dam
NERFINISHED
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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
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steep forested valleys → |
| knownFor |
hydropower dams
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river transport → scenic valleys → supporting local livelihoods → |
| languageOfName |
Lao language
NERFINISHED
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| locatedIn |
Indochinese Peninsula
NERFINISHED
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northern Laos → |
| locatedOnContinent |
Asia
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| mouthLocation |
Luang Prabang Province
NERFINISHED
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| mouthRiver |
Mekong River
NERFINISHED
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| nameMeaning |
Ou River
NERFINISHED
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| partOf |
Laos inland waterway network
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Mekong River basin NERFINISHED → |
| region |
Mainland Southeast Asia
NERFINISHED
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| supports |
riverine communities
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| tourismActivity |
ecotourism
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kayaking → river cruises → |
| transportRole |
regional transport corridor in northern Laos
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| tributaryOf |
Mekong River
NERFINISHED
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| usedFor |
fishing
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hydroelectric power generation → inland navigation → irrigation → tourism → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Mekong River
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majorTributary |