Nile

The Nile is the Longest River in Tanzania and is a significant river in northeastern Africa that flows north. It eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea. It is the longest river in Africa and has historically been regarded as the longest river in the world, while research suggests that the Amazon River is somewhat longer. In terms of cubic meters flowing yearly, the Nile is one of the smallest of the world's great rivers. Its drainage basin is approximately 6,650 km (4,130 mi) long and spans eleven countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt. The Nile, in particular, serves as Egypt's, Sudan's, and South Sudan's principal water source. Furthermore, the Nile is a significant economic driver, supporting agriculture and fisheries.

The river travels nearly entirely north across the Sudanese desert to Egypt, where Cairo is built on its huge delta, and then into the Mediterranean Sea at Alexandria. Since ancient times, Egyptian civilization and Sudanese kingdoms have relied on the river and its periodic floods. The majority of Egypt's population and cities are concentrated in the Nile valley north of the Aswan Dam. Almost all of Ancient Egypt's cultural and historical landmarks evolved and may be located near river banks.

Total Length: 4,258 miles