Nile

– Location:
– Countries: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi
– Major cities: Jinja, Juba, Khartoum, Cairo

– Physical Characteristics:
– Source: White Nile
– Elevation: 2,400m (7,900ft)
– 2nd source: Blue Nile
– Mouth: Mediterranean Sea
– Length: 6,650km (4,130mi)

– Basin and Width:
– Basin size: 3,349,000km(1,293,000sqmi)
– Width: maximum 2.8km (1.7mi)
– The Amazon River is slightly longer than the Nile.
– The Nile is one of the smallest major rivers in terms of annual flow.
– The Nile’s drainage basin covers eleven countries.

– Importance:
– Primary water source for Egypt, Sudan, and South Sudan.
– Supports agriculture and fishing.
– The Nile has two major tributaries: White Nile and Blue Nile.
– Blue Nile contributes 80% of water and silt downstream.
– White Nile is longer, originating from Lake Victoria.

– Historical Significance:
– Northern section flows through the Nubian Desert to Cairo and its delta.
– Flows into the Mediterranean Sea at Alexandria.
– Ancient civilizations relied on the Nile’s annual flooding.
– Population and cities of Egypt are concentrated along the Nile.
– Cultural and historical sites of Ancient Egypt are along the river banks.