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	Mekong Summary
		With a 790,000-square-kilometer catchment area, the Mekong is reputedly the world's second richest in terms of biota, carrying 475 billion cubic meters of runoff and 250 million tons of sediment each year during the monsoon season from Yunnan Province to the Mekong Delta or Cuu Long (Nine Dragons).
		Likewise, the residents of the lower delta have learned to tolerate the floods and appreciate the many benefits associated with the floods: the nutrient-rich sediment and the water for their paddies, and the feeding and spawning ground for their fish in the seasonally flooded forests.
		The very flat Mekong Delta area in Vietnam is thus prone to flooding, especially in the provinces of An Giang and Dong Thap (Đồng Tháp), near the Cambodian border.
	www.bookrags.com /Mekong (2921 words)

	Mekong Delta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The delta is the result of sedimentation and erosion, the sediments varying in depth from at least 500m near the river mouths to only 30m at some places in the inner delta.
		In 1983, the Mekong Committee and UNEP sent a joint mission to the delta to formulate and initiate a programme of research and pilot development projects with a view to ensuring environmentally compatible development of water and land resources in the region.
		In the 1950s, the delta produced 70% of the rice grown in southern Vietnam, along with 70% of the green peas, bananas, pineapples, vegetables, duck meat and duck eggs, 60% of the chicken and hens eggs, 50% of the pork, 37% of the fish, and significant proportions of the jute, coconut, sugar cane and fruit.
	www.arcbc.org.ph /wetlands/vietnam/vnm_mekdel.htm (3524 words)

	MEKONG DELTA discography, MP3 and reviews
		MEKONG DELTA emerged on the underground metal scene as a misterious band; the members - Jörg Michael (drums), Frank Fricke (guitar), Reiner Kelch (guitar), Wolfgang Borgmann (vocals) and Ralph Hubert (bass) - were under contract to other bands at different labels, therefore they could not reveal their true identities.
		The first demo recorded with Jochen Schröder (guitar) and Peavy Wagner (bass) (both were the founding members of RAGE), but Schröder did not fit in and was replaced by the LIVING DEATH guitarists Fricke and Kelch.
		Without any commercial success MEKONG DELTA still had not given up hope and continued their work with the release of "Visions Fugitives" and "Pictures at an Exhibition", which was originally composed by Modest Mussorgsky.
	www.progarchives.com /Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=1846 (552 words)

	Index Tropic Tour
		The Mekong River is one of the world's 10th rivers in its river length and has great influences upon nature and societies of the Indo-china Peninsula.
		The Mekong river is the dominant geo-hydrologic structure in mainland SE Asia.
		The Mekong Delta is often referred as the ‘rice bowl’ and the ‘garden of heaven’, because of its rich soil which is the breeding ground for dozens of vegetables, fruit and flowers.
	www.tropictourvietnam.com /html/mekong-delta-tours.php.htm (2270 words)

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		Mekong Delta residents have learned to live with the seasonal annual floods calmly faced devastating great floods in the past, which caused losses to harvest, crops, human lives, properties, and livestock.
		Delta The availability of freshwater which is central to salinity and acidity management Watershed management is an issue at basin-wide level, therefore BDP should address all factors and options related to upstream/downstream water sharing
		As far as hydrological constraints to agricultural possibilities in the Delta, a depth of prolong flooding of 60 cm is the threshold for rice cultivation-- too deep for any varieties of rice, or any upland crops such as pineapples or sugarcane—impractical to construct too high raised beds.
	www.mekongriver.org /hobdproj.htm (3439 words)

	South (Vietnam) - Wikitravel
		As all deltas, it receives the bounty of the siltation from the upper Mekong, and as such is a very rich and lush area, covered with rice fields.
		The high times of life in the Mekong delta are the lunar new year (Tet, or Tết), and the mid-automn festival (Tết trung thu), where children will set hundreds of candles on their way on the river on as many tiny skiffs.
		The Mekong delta is near to Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho (Cần Thơ) is merely 4 hours' drive away, so it is easy to access by road, although there is only one main road, and as such it is rather crowded.
	wikitravel.org /en/Mekong_Delta (618 words)

	Conference, 'The Mekong River at Risk'
		In response to the unprecedented challenges and threats posed by development to the Mekong River and Delta, the Vietnamese American Science and Technology Society (VAST) and the co-sponsors are convening the conference, The Mekong River at Risk: The impact of development on the river, her delta, and her people.
		Today, the Mekong River, the Delta region, and all those residing in the Mekong Basin are threatened by the reckless development and misuse of this great river and her waters.
		Alarm bells are now ringing in the Delta, the annual flood farmers always need for their cropland and the control of soil acidity did not arrive in 1998 and the water level at Tan Chau monitoring station, at the end of the rainy season, has fallen to a 73-year record.
	www.lib.washington.edu /SouthEastAsia/vsg/Conf_Past/mekong3.htm (1099 words)

	Travel to Mekong delta Tours Information about Mekong delta by local tour operator in Saigon and Vietnam
		Dominated by the Mekong Delta, the surrounding lands are comprised of low lying rice paddies and the rivers are bordered by dense mangroves and palms.
		Rather than have their photo taken with the background of the flowing Mekong River, photographers have erected all manner of cardboard backings with snow scenes, stuffed deer and to add that final tough of authenticity, their assistants are dressed as pandas.
		Vinh Long is uncharacteristically large for the Mekong Delta, displaying an abundance of tall buildings and Karaoke bars to tempt your vocal chords.
	www.threeland.com /mekong_delta.htm (1252 words)

	ESA - Observing the Earth - Earth from Space: Mekong Delta, Vietnam
		Arising in the Himalayas, the Mekong River flows through the territory of six nations on its 4000-kilometre journey to the South China Sea: China, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
		At the end of its course, the tropical wetlands of the Mekong Delta are supplied with rich alluvial deposits from the 475 000 cubic kilometres of water the River discharges each year.
		The soil of the Mekong Delta is sufficiently fertile that the area is home to 15 million people and Vietnam has become one of the world's leading rice exporters.
	www.esa.int /esaEO/SEMFNY5TI8E_index_0.html (384 words)

	Topography of the Mekong Delta
		It is difficult to define the area strictly.The Delta is the southernmost part of Indo-China peninsula and is affected by the tropical monsoon or marine climate from Thailand bay and South China Sea.
		The Mekong River in Viet Nam called "Sông Cu?'u Long (Nine Head Dragons)" in Vietnamese language and the name is a metaphor of the Mekong Delta, which divided by nine major branches.
		The coastal sea of around the Mekong Delta is relatively shallow for a long distance from shore comparing to north Viet Nam.
	cantho.cool.ne.jp /mekong/geo/geo_e.html (2156 words)

	Mekong delta :: Vietnam information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Mekong Delta is the bottom half of Vietnam's two rice baskets, the other being the Red River Delta in the North.
		The Mekong Delta was an ancient Khmer territory.
		Life in the delta is tightly woven with its rivers as daily activities and businesses are conducted on its banks.
	www.hopviettravel.com /vietnaminformation/Mekong_delta (1555 words)

	Journey to Planet Earth . Stories of Hope: Mekong Delta, Vietnam \| PBS
		Nourished by the snows of the Himalayas, the Mekong is among the least developed of Asia's great rivers, yet it sustains people from six nations.
		Since ancient times, the wetlands of the Mekong Delta have acted like sponges, storing and slowly releasing high water during the monsoons, making it ideal for cultivating rice.
		Clearly, the delta is in the early stages of an economic boom, and Can Tho, the provincial capital, is bursting with a new vitality.
	www.pbs.org /journeytoplanetearth/hope/mekong.html (857 words)

	Mekong Delta - Vietnam - Goway Travel Experiences.
		Annexed from Cambodia by the invading Vietnamese in the 17th Century, the Delta remains home to descendants of the former Khmer Empire and the region is scattered with a working collection of temples and resident Buddhists that continue to use the Khmer language as their mother tongue.
		Journey south of Ho Chi Minh City by road for approximately 3 hours to the Mekong River town of Cai Be to board a motorized sampan for a winding introduction to life on the river.
		Arrive at the colourful waterfront and wander the streets to the excellent Mekong Delta museum in the centre of town.
	www.goway.com /orientasia/vietnam/viet_mekong.html (434 words)

	Mekong Delta Export and Import Co., Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Mekong is a trading company, located in Hanoi, Vietnam, specializing in exporting agricultural products and handicrafts, and importing industrial materials, tools and equipments for distribution in domestic market.
		Being a trading company, Mekong is focused on providing high qualities products to customers and efficient distribution channels for manufacturers.
		Each field of business in Mekong is run by a specialized team, which are highly motivated by compensation plans linked to their performance.
	www.mekongzone.com /index.htm (164 words)

	VeloAsia - Vietnam - Bicycling The Mekong Delta
		The delta is a region of extraordinary energy and market commerce, with burgeoning markets, floating markets, fruit orchards, and more coconuts than you'd want to contemplate.
		In a hyperactive country, the Mekong Delta is the most dyanmic region.
		However, our Mekong tour travels some of the quietest back roads in the country, with frequent side trips by the delta's primary mode of transport — sampan (boat).
	www.veloasia.com /tours/vietnam/mekong/index.html (412 words)

	Mekong River, Mekong Delta, Vietnam , Cambodia & Laos
		The Mekong has its source in the icy wastes of the eastern Tibetan plateau.
		The Mekong is of immense significance as a natural boundary.
		During the Vietnam War, the west bank of the Mekong provided bases for raids against the advance of the later triumphant communist armies in Laos.
	www.mekongboat.com /mekong_river.htm (379 words)

	Tales of Asia - Mekong Delta
		The Mekong is one of the world’s great rivers, flowing some 2600 miles from the mountains of Tibet to the South China Sea and the Mekong Delta is one of the world’s largest river deltas.
		The Delta region really begins around Phnom Penh, Cambodia where after joining with the Tonle Sap River, the Mekong divides into its two main branches: the lower Mekong, commonly known as the Bassac River, and the Upper Mekong.
		Cobras are common in the Mekong Delta and snakes (I don’t know if they are cobras or not) are readily available at many restaurants for a very reasonable price.
	www.talesofasia.com /vietnam-mekongdelta.htm (5433 words)

	Mekong Delta Hotels by SmartStays - Lowest room rates and hotel reservations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Mekong Delta is spotted with vibrant green rice paddies, palms trees, and orchards.
		The outlying towns in the delta are less attractive but no less fascinating.
		Victoria Chau Doc Hotel is located in Chau Doc Town, An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta, 285km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, near the Cambodian border.
	www.vietnam-hotel.net /mekong-delta-vietnam (648 words)

	The Official Mekong Delta Thrash Pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Mekong Delta is also checking the possibility of playing live, but nothing is conclusive yet.
		Mekong Delta would like to give the fans a little present.
		Mekong Delta has also been very busy trying the classic adaptation and they are pleased to announce it is possible to play it.
	www.nightmarepatrol.net /mekongdelta (774 words)

	Life on the Mekong Delta
		A woman rowing her small, wooden boat down the Mekong Delta is a common yet captivating image.
		Despite her small frame and stature, this woman stands firmly on one end of her small, wooden boat that is reminiscent of a brown banana.
		As life revolves around the Mekong Delta’s many tributaries where agriculture and fishing has provided the means for life, the fact that our boat was not the only or the first boat of foreigners, makes it evident that tourism is a new and rapidly developing means for survival.
	www.semesteratsea.com /voyageweb/S01/web01/vietnam/vietnam_mekongdelta.htm (531 words)

	Mekong Delta Travel Guide from ElephantGuide.com
		The delta is the life-blood of southern Vietnam, nourishing the region's ric e paddies, vegetable plots and fruit orchards.
		The Mekong Delta provides an excellent opportunity to observe and experience traditional Vietnamese rural life.
		Accommodation facilities in the Mekong Delta are relatively basic at present, although a number of decent mid-range mini hotels and cheaper, budget operations have sprung up to cater to tourists.
	www.elephantguide.com /mekong/mekong.htm (356 words)

	The Mekong Delta Restaurant
		Mekong Delta offers an exquisite variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes in a beautifully decorated and ambient restaurant in the heart of South Yarra.
		With literally dozens of dishes designed to make your mouth water with desire, Mekong Delta is an excellent choice for either a light meal or a full course banquet.
		With an extensive wine list, specially designed banquets and delicious dishes to cap off the evening, The Mekong Delta Restaurant is the perfect place for any occasion.
	www.mekongdelta.com.au (143 words)

	KryssTal : Mekong Delta
		This is the region dominated by the Mekong River and its extensive delta.
		The Mekong is one of the world's great rivers originating in Tibet, flowing through China and passing between Laos and Thailand, through Cambodia and ending in Vietnam.
		We drove along the Mekong River valley: it was flat and carpeted with rice fields stretching to the horizon.
	www.krysstal.com /travel_mekong.html (8823 words)

	Mekong Delta Tours,,Vietnam Hotels,tour,hotel,car,visa,train,ticket,Viet nam,Ha noi,Ha long,Sa pa,Hue,Hoi an,Da ...
		The trip to Mekong Delta offers a glimpse into the agrarian life of the vibrant southern Delta region as we wind our way through the tributaries of the Mekong Delta.
		This trip designed for individual traveller who is keen to explore all aspects of the Mekong Delta.
		Three days on the complex maze of the Mekong Delta is hardly enough for some people, but this tour gives a taste of life on the mighty Mekong River and its' tributaries.
	www.vietnamimpression.com /mekong-delta-tours.asp (497 words)

	Mekong Delta Journal: 3 Days in the Mekong Delta
		The bus took us to the Mekong, where we boarded a boat to visit a couple of villages, one specializing in coconut candy making, another that made rice paper.
		From the limited tours i've been on, it seems they are always trying to showcase "normal" activities of local people, but it's always in such a touristy way that it's a little hard to take seriously.
		We spent the night in one of the bigger towns in the Mekong Delta, and had a nice dinner of rice and veggies.
	realtravel.com /mekong_delta-journals-j3339878.html (376 words)

	Travel Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc Island travel guide
		The Mekong Delta forms both the far southern region of Vietnam and one of country's two main ricebowls.
		Dominated by the Mekong River and its many tributaries, the surrounding lands are comprised of low lying rice paddies and the rivers are bordered by dense mangroves and palms.
		For those unfortunate enough to have a time limit for their stay in Vietnam, we would suggest spending a longer time in one region of the Delta rather than attempting to see every centre in seven to ten days, as transport, especially during the wet season, can be very slow and uncomfortable.
	www.travelfish.org /region/vietnam/mekong_delta (584 words)

	Mekong Delta Tour - Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam - Travel Blog
		It was yet again another early start for me today as I waited for a bus to take me for a tour of the Mekong Delta, south of Ho Chi Minh City.
		As we came to narrower sections of the delta we boarded small boats with a couple of people to paddle us down the narrow river ways.
		I went to bed pretty early as we had an early start at 6:30 for the second day of the Mekong Delta tour.
	www.travbuddy.com /blogs/995/70 (482 words)

	Tartarean Desire - Bands - Mekong Delta
		The line-up and the history of german band Mekong Delta was to be the best kept secret in the world.
		Reiner was replaced by Mark Kaye (Uwe Baltrusch) and at the end of 1988, Mekong Delta releases the 12" 'Toccata' and in the spring of 1989, "The Principle Of Doubt" hits the stores.
		Continuing through the first half of 1998, Ralph has been remixing all other Mekong Delta albums so they would sound much better than the originals and they would be available again and much easier to find and to buy.
	www.tartareandesire.com /bands/Mekong_Delta/1021 (959 words)

	Travel Indochina - Vietnam
		The Mekong – one of Asia’s most picturesque regions offers travellers the opportunity to experience rural Vietnam and a way of life little changed over centuries.
		Deep in the heart of the Mekong, Chau Doc is an enchanting riverside town - home to the Cham and Khmer cultures, floating markets and houses and numerous beautiful islands.
		Crossing the Mekong border is a wonderful way to enter a country, and a Chau Doc visit is sure to be one of your Vietnam highlights.
	www.travelindochina.com /City.asp?CityID=2&countryID=1&TourID= (503 words)

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