Nile - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nile[b] (also known as the Nile River) is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is the longest river in Africa.
Nile River | Delta, Map, Basin, Length, Facts, Definition, Map, …
WEB5 days ago · Nile River, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more about the Nile River, including its hydrology and its plant and animal life, in this article.
Nile River - National Geographic Society
WEBAug 26, 2024 · The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows from south to north through northeastern Africa. It begins in the rivers that flow into Lake Victoria (located in modern-day Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and travels more than 6,800 kilometers (4,000 miles) to the north, emptying into the Mediterranean Sea on Egypt’s coast.
Why the Nile River Was So Important to Ancient Egypt
WEBJul 12, 2021 · The Nile, which flows northward for 4,160 miles from east-central Africa to the Mediterranean, provided ancient Egypt with fertile soil and water for irrigation, as well as a means of...
Nile River - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 29, 2021 · The River Nile, known as the father of the African River, is Africa and the world’s longest river, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers from its sources (Blue and White Nile) to the mouth at the Mediterranean Sea.
Nile River summary | Britannica
WEBNile River, Arabic Baḥr al-Nīl, River, eastern and northeastern Africa. The longest river in the world, it is about 4,132 mi (6,650 km) long from its remotest headstream (which flows into Lake Victoria) to the Mediterranean Sea.
Nile River: Facts & Related Content - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBNile River, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more about the Nile River, including its hydrology and its plant and animal life, in …
Nile - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 2, 2009 · The world's longest river, located in Egypt, the Nile flows 4,132 miles (6,650 kilometres) northward to the Mediterranean Sea (a very unusual direction for a river to take). It was considered the source of life by the ancient Egyptians and has played a vital role in the country's history.
Nile River: what it is, history and characteristics
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · The Nile River is the longest watercourse in Africa at about 4,130 miles (6,650 km), and the world’s second-largest after the Amazon River. It flows through the territory of eleven countries before emptying into the …
Nile river facts for kids | Geography - National Geographic Kids
WEBLearn about the world's longest river in our Nile river facts! How long is the Nile? Where does the Nile start? Why is this famous river so important?
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