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The Darling River is a major river in eastern Australia and a principal component of the Murray-Darling Basin. It runs for about 1,470 kilometers from the rivers of northern New South Wales to its junction with the Murray River at Wentworth. Its flow is highly variable because rainfall and tributary inflows are uneven, although water from the system supports irrigation and inland communities.
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Where does the Darling River meet the Murray River?
The Darling River joins the Murray River at Wentworth in New South Wales. It is one of the principal rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin.
How long is the Darling River?
The river runs for about 1,470 kilometers from northern New South Wales to its junction with the Murray. The exact figure varies slightly depending on how the river's headwaters are measured.
Why does the Darling River sometimes have very low flow?
Its flow is highly variable because it depends on irregular rainfall, tributary inflows, drought, and water use across a large inland basin. A river can therefore contain substantial water in one season and much less in another.
What is another name for the Darling River?
The river is known as Baaka or Barka in the Paakantyi language. The English name Darling comes from the colonial naming history of the river.
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