Nile
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The Nile (Arabic: النيل an-nīl) is a river in Africa. It is the longest river on Earth (about 6,695 km or 4,184 miles), and flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria. It gets its name from the Greek word Nelios meaning River Valley.
The White Nile flows from Lake Victoria in Uganda, and through Sudan to Khartoum, where it is joined by the Blue Nile to form the Nile, then through Egypt. The Blue Nile flows through Ethiopia. About 300 million cubic metres of water flow down the Nile each day.
The Nile is very important to the countries where it flows. Many cities in Egypt are built next to the river. Also, the pyramids are close to the Nile. The Nile provides most of the water used to grow crops in Egypt, since much of the rest of the country is in a desert.
There are may different types of animals living in or near the waters of the Nile, including crocodiles, birds, fish and many others. Not only do animals depend on the Nile for survival, but also people who live there need it for everyday use like washing, as a water supply, keeping crops watered and other jobs.
 The Waterfalls of the Blue Nile |
 The Nile, at Aswan |
 The Nile, at the height of Luxor |
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