WebThe 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.

Web24 thg 4, 2023 · The Nile is composed of two tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile, which is the longer of the two, begins at Lake Victoria in Tanzania and flows north until it reaches Khartoum, Sudan, where it converges with the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile begins near Lake Tana in Ethiopia.

Web20 thg 5, 2022 · Resource ENCYCLOPEDIC ENTRY Nile River The Nile River flows over 6,600 kilometers (4,100 miles) until emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. For thousands of years, the river has provided a source of irrigation to transform the dry area around it into lush agricultural land.

Web1 giờ trước · “The Nile is definitely longer than the Amazon,” said Sir Christopher Ondaatje, an English-Canadian adventurer who’s journeyed to what he says is the river’s far-flung source. “And there ...

WebNile river facts. 1) Found in northeast Africa, the Nile has long been recognised as the longest river in the world – stretching a massive 6,695km! There is some debate over this title, though – some scientists argue that the Amazon river in South America is longer.

Web2 giờ trước · Nile as Laboratory: The Pavilion of Egypt Explores Architecture and Territory at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale. In conclusion, the Nile River remains an integral part of Cairo's ...

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.

Web2 thg 9, 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.

Web29 thg 6, 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.

WebThe word "Nile" comes from the Greek word Neilos, meaning river valley. In the ancient Egyptian language, the Nile is called iteru, meaning "great river," represented by the hieroglyphs shown on the right. [3] The Nile has two major tributaries.