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 - Wikipedia
WEBWhite Nile in Uganda. The White Nile leaves Lake Victoria at Ripon Falls near Jinja, Uganda, as the "Victoria Nile." It flows north for some 130 kilometers (81 mi) to Lake Kyoga.
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 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 | Delta, Map, Basin, Length, Facts, Definition, Map, …
WEB5 days ago · The Nile River’s basin spans across the countries of Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Nile is composed of two …
Nile River - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 29, 2021 · The White Nile emerges from Lake Victoria, in Jinja, Uganda, as the Victoria Nile and flows through Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert. The river emerges from Lake Albert as the Albert Nile and enters South Sudan at Nimule, where it is called the Mountain Nile.
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 …
The Nile: Longest River in the World - Live Science
WEBNov 29, 2016 · Flowing northward through the tropical climate of eastern Africa and into the Mediterranean Sea, the river passes through 11 countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic...
River Nile Facts, Length, History, the Source and Importance
WEBThe River Nile is the longest river in the world that starts/ source in the African Great Lakes region to the Mediterranean Sea. Nile River is one of the most iconic rivers in the world. River Nile starts from lake Victoria of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and flows for about 6,650 kilometers (4132 miles) up to Mediterranean sea.
The Nile: How One River Helped Build a Civilization – 10 …
WEBDec 1, 2020 · The Nile River was considered the source of life by the ancient Egyptians and played a vital role in the country's history and rich culture. The river was also a very important factor in the socioeconomic development and success of ancient Egypt.
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