Geography
The Role of Inland Waterways in Shaping Regional Integration
Quick fact
The Rhine River, a mere 1,230 km long, carries more than 300 million tons of cargo annually, making it one of the busiest inland waterways in the world and a literal spine of European trade.
Why this is interesting
Rivers have been called the 'lifeblood' of civilizations—could a single winding waterway be the hidden force that binds entire regions together?