The River Nile is the longest river in Africa and is traditionally considered one of the longest rivers in the world. It flows northward through eastern Africa, eventually emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. Here’s an overview:
🌍 Basic Facts
Length: Approx. 6,650 km (4,130 miles)
Flows through: 11 countries — Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, and Egypt
Mouth:Mediterranean Sea
Source: Generally considered to be Lake Victoria (though some sources trace it further back to tributaries in Burundi or Rwanda)
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34 days agoThe River Nile is the longest river in Africa and is traditionally considered one of the longest rivers in the world. It flows northward through eastern Africa, eventually emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. Here’s an overview:
🌍 Basic Facts
Length: Approx. 6,650 km (4,130 miles)
Flows through:
11 countries — Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, and Egypt
Mouth: Mediterranean Sea
Source: Generally considered to be Lake Victoria (though some sources trace it further back to tributaries in Burundi or Rwanda)