Nile River | Delta, Map, Basin, Length, Facts, Definition, Map, …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · 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 . It has a length of about 4,132 miles (6,650 kilometres) and drains an area estimated at 1,293,000 square miles (3,349,000 square kilometres).
Nile - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is the longest river in Africa and has historically been considered the longest river in the world, though this has been contested by research suggesting that the Amazon River is slightly longer.
Nile River - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The Nile River flows from south to north through eastern Africa. It begins in the rivers that flow into Lake Victoria (located in modern-day Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya), and empties into the Mediterranean Sea more than 6,600 kilometers (4,100 miles) to the north, making it one of the longest river in the world.
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.
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 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. After leaving the lake, it flows generally north through Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt.
Nile River - Source, Delta, Length | Britannica
WEBWhere is the Nile River? What is the historical significance of the Nile River? How long is the Nile River? By what other term are the kings of Egypt called?
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 - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Nile is one of the world's great waterways, at 4,180 miles (6,695 kilometers) generally regarded as the longest river in the world and among the most culturally significant natural formations in human history. [1] .
Anatomy of the Nile - National Geographic Society
WEBJan 3, 2024 · The Nile River has provided fertile land, transportation, food, and freshwater to Egypt for more than 5,000 years.Today, 95% of Egypt’s population continues to live along its banks.Where does the Nile begin? Where does it end? Watch this video, from Nat Geo WILD’s “Destination Wild” series, to find out.
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