Geography: the Tigris and Euphrates, part 0

Self-tutoring about two of the most prominent rivers in human history: the tutor mentions the Tigris and Euphrates.

Some interesting facts about the Tigris and Euphrates I learned today:

1. They both begin in Turkey.
2. They flow generally southeast, roughly parallel with each other.
3. They join (I had no idea!) about 200km above the Persian Gulf, at Al- Qurnah.
4. The river they form at their junction is called Shatt al-Arab in Iraq, but Arvand Rud in Iran.

I plan to follow up:)

Source:

cs.mcgill.ca

cs.mcgill.ca

newworldencyclopedia.org

Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, Campbell River, BC.