The 'Musi River' is located in southern
Sumatra,
Indonesia.
It is about 750 kilometers long, and drains most of
South Sumatra province. After flowing through
Palembang, the provincial capital, it joins with the several other rivers, including the
Banyuasin River, to form a
delta near the city of
Sungsang. The river,
dredged to a depth of about 6.5 meters, is navigable by large ships as far as Palembang, which is the site of major port facilities used primarily for the export of
petroleum,
rubber, and
coal.
External links
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Banyuasin Musi River Delta conservation information from the ARCBC