Nile - Wikipedia
WEBNile. The Nile [b] 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, [3] [4] though this has been contested by research suggesting that the Amazon River is slightly longer.
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. Learn more about the Nile River, including its hydrology and its plant and animal life, in this article.
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 - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 2, 2009 · Definition. 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 …
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 - New World Encyclopedia
WEB2,830 meters³/sec. (99,956 feet³/sec.) Basin area. 3,400,000 kilometers² (1,312,740 miles²) The 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]
Nile River summary | Britannica
WEBFeluccas on the Nile River near Luxor in Upper Egypt. Nile 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 …
Nile - Wikiwand
WEBIn particular, the Nile is the primary water source of Egypt, Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, the Nile is an important economic river, supporting agriculture and fishing. Quick Facts Location, Countries ... The Nile has …
BBC - History - Ancient History in depth: The Story of the Nile
WEBFeb 17, 2011 · The Story of the Nile. By John Baines. Last updated 2011-02-17. Without the Nile, Egypt may never have become one of the most extraordinary civilisations in history. John Baines assesses the...
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