What is another word for Irrawaddy River?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪɹɐwˌɒdi ɹˈɪvə] (IPA) 
The Irrawaddy River, also known as the Ayeyarwady River, is one of the longest rivers in Southeast Asia. The river flows across Myanmar from north to south and empties into the Andaman Sea. The Irrawaddy River is called by different names in Myanmar, including "Ayeyarwady" or "ၠရိုဝ်းမြစ်" in Burmese. It is also known as the "Elephant River" due to the many elephants that used to roam its banks. Other synonyms for the Irrawaddy River include "Irrawaddy Delta," "Irrawaddy Basin," and "Ayeyarwady Basin." The river has an important role in the country's economy, culture, and history, and is a popular destination for tourists.
