The Nile River is a major river in northeastern Africa, often considered the longest river in the world, with a total length of approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles). It flows through 11 countries, including Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt, before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Nile River has played a vital role in the development of human civilization in the region, providing water for irrigation, transportation, and other uses. Ancient Egypt, in particular, was heavily dependent on the Nile, which enabled the growth of agriculture and supported the construction of monumental architecture such as the pyramids.
The Nile has two main tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile originates in Lake Victoria in Uganda and flows northward through South Sudan and Sudan before joining the Blue Nile in Khartoum, Sudan. The Blue Nile, which originates in Ethiopia, is the source of much of the Nile's water and is responsible for the fertile soils that make agriculture possible in Egypt.
The Nile continues to be an important source of water for millions of people in the region. The river faces a number of challenges, including water scarcity, pollution, and disputes over water usage among the countries through which it flows