The Nile[b] (also known as the Nile River or River Nile) is an important river in Africa that flows northwards into the Mediterranean Sea. At roughly 6,650 km (4,130 mi) long, it is among the longest …

Nov 8, 2025 · Nile River, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea.

3 days ago · The Nile's source was a mystery for millennia due to its incredibly complex basin, challenging terrain, , limited exploration tech, and political/cultural factor.

Dec 7, 2025 · The Nile shaped Egypt’s agriculture, religion, and urban development, enabling one of the world’s earliest civilizations to flourish. Agricultural Significance Annual floods deposited fertile silt, …

Sep 2, 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 …

Nov 8, 2025 · The basin of the present-day Nile falls naturally into seven major regions: the Lake Plateau of East Africa, the Al-Jabal (El-Jebel), the White Nile, the Blue Nile, the Atbara, the Nile north …

It is the longest river on Earth (about 6,650 km or 4,132 miles), though other rivers carry more water. Its longest section starts in Lake Victoria, and flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria. It gets …

4 days ago · Flooding has been reported in the Nile area along the Naches River, with an evacuation notice in effect in the Naches area.

Jul 31, 2025 · The Nile River is the longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa and culture, and agriculture for thousands of years.

The Nile is one of the world's great waterways, at 4,180 miles (6,695 kilometers) generally regarded as the longest river in the world and among the most culturally significant natural formations in human …