rightbank
Right bank is a geographic term used to describe the bank of a river that lies on the right-hand side when facing the downstream direction. The designation is relative; it depends on the direction of river flow and, in braided or multi‑channel rivers, is typically defined with respect to the main stream. The term can be applied to any river and is commonly used in maps, navigation, hydrology, and urban planning.
In practice, the right bank helps describe locations, properties, and infrastructure, and it often corresponds to
In Paris, France, for example, the terms Rive Droite (Right Bank) and Rive Gauche (Left Bank) denote
Note that river courses can change over time, and confluences or braided sections may alter which land