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The Nile

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Disputed with the Amazon River as the longest river in the world, the Nile nevertheless served as an important water and transport source for many cities till today, with most of the population and cities of Egypt situated along parts of the Nile valley, and nearly all the cultural and historical sites of Ancient Egypt being found along its river banks.
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Category

Major River

Spanning Countries or Regions

Egypt, Sudan

Length

6,650 km (4,130 mi)

Known For

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
Longest River in Africa
Disputed Longest River in the World (With Amazon River)
Top Travel Destination in Africa

Max Water Depth

11 m (36 ft)

Day Trip from Major Cities

Adjacent to Cairo, Aswan, Giza (City), Khartoum, Jinja, Juba (City)
2 hour drive from Alexandria
4 hour drive from Port Said

Nile River

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