Hwang Ho is a river in China that is also known as the "Yellow River." This name was given to it because of the yellow silt that is carried along by the river's current. The Hwang Ho is the second-longest river in China, running for over 5,400 kilometers. It is also known as the "Mother River" as it is regarded as the cradle of the Chinese civilization. The river is also referred to as the "Sorrow of China" due to its devastating flooding history that has claimed millions of lives over the centuries. Despite its various names, the Hwang Ho remains an important river to the people of China and an essential source of water for the nation's agriculture and industry.