Musi River

Musi River is a river located in South Sumatra province, Indonesia. With a length of 750 km, this river is the longest on the island of Sumatra and Palembang split into two parts. The bridge shall become the icon of Palembang was passed over this river. Since the era of Sriwijaya until now, the river is famous as the main transportation means for the community. On the banks of the Musi River are New Boom Port and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum.
Until now the Musi river was still the alternative transportation routes to certain areas and for certain purposes. Several existing industries along the Musi river Musi river also take advantage of this presence.
The main water sources originating from the area of the river Musi Kepahiang, Bengkulu, and empties into the 9 (nine) major tributaries, namely the River Komering, Rawas, Batanghari, Leko, Lakitan, Kelingi, Lematang, Semangus, and Ogan. Nine Batanghari itself is an expression for the nine major rivers of this.
Musi River split Palembang into two regions, namely Seberang Ilir area in the north and in the southern part of Seberang Ulu. Musi River, along with other rivers, forming a delta near the town of Breech. The existence of Musi River divides the city of Palembang is still giving the image of its own for its citizens.



Source : http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sungai_Musi