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The Nile River is approximately 4,135 miles long and flows through 11 countries, with its source at Lake Victoria. It played a crucial role in ancient Egyptian civilization by providing water for agriculture and sustenance. The Aswan High Dam has significantly impacted the river's flooding and agricultural productivity, while the construction of dams has created tensions regarding water availability among countries.

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The Nile River is approximately 4,135 miles long and flows through 11 countries, with its source at Lake Victoria. It played a crucial role in ancient Egyptian civilization by providing water for agriculture and sustenance. The Aswan High Dam has significantly impacted the river's flooding and agricultural productivity, while the construction of dams has created tensions regarding water availability among countries.

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1. How long is the Nile River?

Answer: The Nile River is approximately 4,135 miles (6,650 kilometers) long, making it the
longest river in the world.

2. Where is the source of the Nile River located?

Answer: The source of the Nile River is generally considered to be Lake Victoria in East Africa.

3. Through how many countries does the Nile River flow?

Answer: The Nile River flows through 11 countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda,
Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan,
and Egypt.

4. What is the significance of the Nile River in ancient Egyptian civilization?

Answer: The Nile River was crucial to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization,
providing water for agriculture, transportation, and sustenance for the people.

5. What are the two main tributaries of the Nile River?

Answer: The two main tributaries of the Nile River are the White Nile and the Blue Nile.

6. What is the annual flooding of the Nile River known as?

Answer: The annual flooding of the Nile River is known as the "inundation" or "inundation of
the Nile," and it was a key factor in the fertility of the Nile Valley.

7. What is the Aswan High Dam, and how has it impacted the Nile River?

Answer: The Aswan High Dam is a major dam on the Nile River in Egypt, and it has helped
control flooding, provide hydroelectric power, and increase agricultural productivity in the
region.
8. What is the largest city located along the Nile River?

Answer: Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, is the largest city located along the Nile River.

9. What are the major economic activities associated with the Nile River?

Answer: Major economic activities associated with the Nile River include agriculture, fishing,
transportation, and tourism.

10. How has the construction of dams along the Nile River affected downstream countries?

Answer: The construction of dams along the Nile River has been a source of tension between
upstream and downstream countries, impacting water availability and agricultural practices.

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