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 …

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 …

4 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.

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?

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 …

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 …

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 …

6 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.

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 …