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.

Nov 26, 2025 · The inundation of water was more than just provision for crops and fields: the Egyptians called the event the coming of Hapy, god of abundance and fertility.

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 …

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.

Nov 29, 2025 · The Nile was the heart of Egypt its provider, protector, and sacred guide. Without the river, Egyptian civilization could never have thrived. Agricultural Abundance Annual floods deposited …

Sep 16, 2025 · In the heart of northeastern Africa, stretching more than 6,600 kilometers from its distant sources to the Mediterranean Sea, flows the Nile River—the world’s longest river and one of …

Learn about the world's longest river in our Nile river facts! How long is the Nile? Where does the Nile start? Why is this famous river so important?

Dec 23, 2006 · At an estimated 6,695 kilometers (4,160 miles), the Nile is one of the longest, if not the very longest, river on Earth. Two major tributaries feed the Nile:

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 …