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, …
WEBSep 15, 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. 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.
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...
9 Interesting Facts About the Nile River - Treehugger
WEBJun 18, 2024 · 1. It's the longest river on Earth. A composite satellite map of the full White Nile. (Photo: NASA) The Nile flows north for about 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles), from the African Great Lakes...
Nile River - Source, Delta, Length | Britannica
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Where 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 Facts | 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 this article.
The Nile: Longest River in the World - Live Science
WEBNov 29, 2016 · The Nile River, considered the longest river in the world, is approximately 4,258 miles (6,853 kilometers) long, but its exact length is a matter of debate.