Introduction to the Nile River
Egypt is located on a continent many refer to as the motherland. This wonderful continent of Africa has produced culture, education, distinctiveness, and life. As seen in the photo above, the Nile River is one of the great natural features of Africa. This great river seen from a satellite view, thrives as it seems to glow compared to the area that surrounds it. The Nile River is the longest river in the world as seen in the satellite picture above. From its major source, Lake Victoria in east central Africa, the White Nile flows generally north through Uganda and into Sudan where it meets the Blue Nile at Khartoum, which rises in the Ethiopian highlands. From the confluence of the White and Blue Nile, the river continues to flow northwards into Egypt and on to the Mediterranean Sea. From Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea the length of the Nile is 5584 km (3470 mi) (http://www.nilebasin.org: Nile River).
In order to understand the importance of the Nile River in Egypt, a brief history of Egypt will begin our journey into the ultimate question: How did the Nile River contribute to the rise of Ancient Egypt during its pinnacle time period?
Picture 1: http://www.lastwordonnothing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ISS025-E-09858_lrg2.jpg
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In order to understand the importance of the Nile River in Egypt, a brief history of Egypt will begin our journey into the ultimate question: How did the Nile River contribute to the rise of Ancient Egypt during its pinnacle time period?
Picture 1: http://www.lastwordonnothing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ISS025-E-09858_lrg2.jpg
Picture 2: http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/nile-river-3.jpg