
Nile River - National Geographic Society
The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows from south to north through northeastern Africa. It begins in the rivers that flow into Lake Victoria (located in modern-day Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and travels more than 6,800 kilometers (4,000 miles) to the north, emptying into the Mediterranean Sea on Egypt’s coast.
Anatomy of the Nile - Education
Jan 3, 2024 · The Nile River has provided fertile land, transportation, food, and freshwater to Egypt for more than 5,000 years. Today, 95% of Egypt’s population continues to live along its banks. Where does the Nile begin? Where does it end? Watch this video, from Nat Geo WILD’s “Destination Wild” series, to find out.
Where is the source, or headwaters, of the Nile River? The streams of Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest are probably the most remote sources of the Nile. The snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains are another one of the remote sources of
Where is the source, or headwaters, of the Nile River? The streams of Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest are probably the most remote sources of the Nile. The snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains are another one of the remote sources of the Nile.
Media - Education | National Geographic Society
Oct 19, 2023 · Media is the plural form of the word medium, which is a means of conveying something—in this case, information. Media serves many purposes, including communicating information about a subject or providing entertainment. There are many forms of media in the modern world. Television, newspapers, websites, and magazines are all forms of media. …
Fertile Crescent - Education | National Geographic Society
Oct 19, 2023 · Once considered the “cradle of civilization,” the Fertile Crescent’s place among the Tigris, Euphrates, and Nile rivers once led to an abundance of riches. Now the depleation of those resources has led to strife in the Middle East.
The Vanishing Nile - National Geographic Education Blog
May 11, 2017 · Navigate the Nile with our interactive map! All markers have both media and reference information. The “Lower Nile” is the northernmost stretch of the river, including the dazzlingly fertile delta. The Lower Nile flows almost entirely through Egypt. Photograph courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC. Discussion Ideas
Delta - Education | National Geographic Society
4 days ago · The Nile River forms an arcuate delta as it empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Stronger waves form a cuspate delta, which is more pointed than the arcuate delta, and is tooth-shaped. The Tiber River forms a cuspate delta as it empties into …
Jul 21, 1970 CE: Aswan Dam Completed - National Geographic …
The Aswan Dam controls the flow of the Nile River. The dam protects people living near the banks of the Nile from both floods and drought. The constant, regulated flow of water helps farmers irrigate their crops all year. The structure is also a hydroelectric dam, providing electricity used in a significant amount of Egypt's infrastructure.
Africa: Physical Geography - Education
Feb 21, 2025 · Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, is the southern source of the Nile River, the longest river in the world. Due to the water resources, local governments in Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania, as well other countries, are working to build more hydroelectric power plants to harness the potential energy.