The Nile River is one of the major rivers in the world. Flowing through the African continent, it was believed that the Nile was the longest river in the world for the longest time. While the Amazonian River contests this claim, the Nile remains the longest river in Africa. The Nile is one of the very few rivers around the world, with a northern flow to it, directly into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile flows across a length of 6650 km or 4130 miles, with its drainage basin covering about 11 countries in Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, South Sudan, and Eritrea, to name a few. The Nile holds massive importance within the country because it is the primary water source for Sudan, South Sudan and Egypt. Furthermore, the river plays a crucial role in
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