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  2. Etymology

    The standard English names "White Nile" and "Blue Nile" refer to the river's source, derived from Arabic names … See more

    Nile - Wikipedia

    • The Nile (also known as the Nile River or River Nile) is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is the longest river in Africa. It 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. Of the world's major rivers, the Nil… See more

    Etymology"The river"
    CountriesEgypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi
    Major citiesJinja, Juba, Khartoum, Cairo
    Map of Nile River
    Courses

    With a total length of about 6,650 km (4,130 mi) between the region of Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile is among the longest rivers on Earth. The drainage basin of the Nile covers 3,254,555 square kilometers (… See more

    Tributaries

    Below the confluence with the Blue Nile the only major tributary is the Atbarah River, also known as the Red Nile. Roughly halfway to the sea, it originates in Ethiopia north of Lake Tana, and is around 800 kilometers (… See more

     
  1. The 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.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile
    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.
    www.britannica.com/place/Nile-River
    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.
    www.worldhistory.org/nile/
    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 Lake Victoria) to the Mediterranean Sea.
    www.britannica.com/summary/Nile-River
    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]
    www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Nile_River
  2. Nile River | Delta, Map, Basin, Length, Facts, Definition, Map, …

  3. Nile River - WorldAtlas

  4. Nile River - National Geographic Society

    Aug 26, 2024 · Learn about the longest river in the world, its history, geography, ecology and challenges. Explore how the Nile River supports millions of people and wildlife in northeast Africa, and how it is threatened by pollution and water …

  5. Nile - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 2, 2009 · Learn about the Nile, the world's longest river, and its role in ancient Egyptian civilization and culture. Discover the myth of Osiris, Isis, and Set and how the Nile was associated with fertility, life, and the gods.

  6. Nile River: what it is, history and characteristics

    Feb 22, 2024 · Learn about the Nile River, the longest in Africa and the second-longest in the world, and its role in the ancient Egyptian civilization. Discover its origin, sections, delta, and the flora and fauna that inhabit its basin.

  7. Nile River - Source, Delta, Length | Britannica

    Dec 27, 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?

  8. Nile River - New World Encyclopedia

    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.

  9. Nile River: Location, Importance & Major Facts - World …

    Oct 29, 2019 · Learn about the Nile River, the longest and most voluminous waterbody in the world, and its geography, wildlife, and history. Discover how the Nile flows through 11 African countries, supports 41% of Egypt's population, …

  10. Nile River, Facts, Definition, Map, History, & Location

    Learn about the Nile River, the longest and most ancient river in the world, and its sources, tributaries, and basin. Discover how the Nile shaped the civilizations and cultures of Africa and influenced the ancient Egyptians and Greeks.