Nile River

1. River originating in central Africa and flowing north to the Mediterranean Sea , with its delta in Egypt (see also Egypt ). The Nile proper is formed by the joining of the Blue Nile, which flows from Ethiopia , and the White Nile, which flows from Lake Victoria . They meet at Khartoum , Sudan .

Notes

At over four thousand miles, it is the longest river in the world.

The Nile River Valley in Egypt is the site of the first great civilization.

Example Sentences

Egypt's future irrigation and industrial needs require a major increase in the northward flow of the Nile River.

From The Daily Beast

We found the Nile river water of good taste but muddy and we generally left it standing for an hour to settle.

From Project Gutenberg

In the distance he could see the valley of the Nile River, a great green swath which cut through the tan desert wastes.

From Project Gutenberg