Introduction Geographical Facts Historical Significance Cultural Factors Agricultural Importance Marine Life of River Nile Conclusion Acknowledgement

The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa It is the longest river in the world. Length : 6,650 km Flows through: South Sudan, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Uganda, Egypt, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania Nile is the primary water resource and life artery for Egypt and Sudan.

Tributaries : White Nile and Blue Nile Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana, Ethiopia White Nile originates from Lake Victoria Both the rivers meet near the Sudanese capital of Khartoum The Nile Delta in Northern Egypt is where the Nile River drains in to the Mediterranean Sea. It is around 160 kilometres in length and spreads out over 240 kilometres of coastline.

The Nile river is important to the Ancient Egyptians because it kept them alive & developed their knowledge. As the Nile was such an important factor in Egyptian life, the ancient calendar was even based on the 3 cycles of the Nile.

The Nile River and the Nile River Valley in Ancient Egypt greatly influenced the culture of its people. It is the longest river in the world. The ancient Egyptians began with small settlements around the river then over time they were able to make their settlements more permanent, only because it could provide them with almost everything they needed to sustain life.

In Egypt, the river Nile creates a fertile green valley across the desert. It was by the banks of the river Nile that one of the oldest civilizations if the world began. The ancient Egyptians lived and farmed along the Nile, using the soil to produce food for themselves and their animals. Papyrus reeds grew along side of Nile which was used to make boats

Many varieties of fish are found in the Nile system. Notable among those found in the lower Nile system are the Nile perch, the bolti, the barbel, several species of catfish, the elephant-snout fish, and the tiger fish, or water leopard. Most of these species and the sardine like Haplochromis, the lungfish, and mudfish are found as far upstream as Lake Victoria. The common eel penetrates as far south as Khartoum, and the spiny eel is found in Lake Victoria.

It is therefore clear that the Nile River had a very important role in the development of civilization. It is also clear from this paper that the Nile remains a source of sustenance and economical value of the Egyptian people. Many questions have been asked and many critics have been spoken concerning Egypt and the Nile River but the Nile remained one of Egypt’s great sources of pride and wealth. This is because the Egyptians are proud of the Nile River and continue to benefit greatly from the River.