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The length of the Nile River is
approximately 6650 kilometres (4132 miles). It is believed to be the
longest river in the world.
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Located in Africa, the Nile River lies
in the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda,
Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia.
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The Nile River has huge significance in
regards to Ancient Egypt. Most of Ancient Egypt’s historical sites are
located along the banks of the Nile River including cities such as
Luxor and Cairo.
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In 2004, the White Nile Expedition
became the first to navigate the entire length of the Nile River. The
expedition began in Uganda and finished in Rosetta, taking four months
and two weeks to complete.
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The Nile Delta in Northern Egypt is
where the Nile River drains in to the Mediterranean Sea. It is around
160 kilometres (100 miles) in length and spreads out over 240
kilometres (149 miles) of coastline. It is rich in agriculture and has
been farmed for thousands of years.
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Around 40 million people (half of Egypt’s population) live in the Nile Delta region.
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In 1787, the famous Rosetta stone was
found in the Nile Delta in the city of Rosetta. This Ancient Egyptian
artifact played a key role in modern understanding of Egyptian
hieroglyphics.
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The Aswan High Dam was built in 1970 to
help regulate flooding of the Nile River. Before the Aswan Dam was
built, years that featured high levels of water could wipe out crops
while years of low level water could produce famines and drought. The
dam helps control these water levels.
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