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The Fly River is a large river of Papua New Guinea's Western Province. It rises in the Star Mountains, flows for about 1,050 kilometers across the western lowlands, and reaches the Gulf of Papua through a broad estuary and delta. Its drainage basin includes the Ok Tedi mining area, and mining-related sediment and pollution have affected parts of the river system. The river supports transport and subsistence activities in remote communities.
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Where does the Fly River flow?
The Fly River rises in the Star Mountains of Papua New Guinea's Western Province. It flows across the western lowlands and reaches the Gulf of Papua through a broad estuary and delta.
How long is the Fly River?
The Fly is about 1,050 kilometers long. It is one of Papua New Guinea's largest rivers and drains a vast lowland basin.
Which rivers are major tributaries of the Fly?
The Ok Tedi and Strickland rivers are major tributaries of the Fly system. The Ok Tedi joins the lower river system after flowing from the mining region of Western Province.
Why is mining relevant to the Fly River?
The river basin includes the Ok Tedi mining area, so mining waste and sediment have been major environmental concerns. Monitoring of the Ok Tedi and Fly system extends for roughly 1,000 kilometers downstream toward the Gulf of Papua.
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