Check out these interesting Nile River Facts for Kids. Learn about where the Nile River is, what benefits had it brought to Ancient Egypt, how long it is, and more.
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The Nile river stretches over 4,132 miles and is the longest river in the world. Although it is generally associated with Egypt, only 22% of its course runs through Egypt. It has a great significance in regards to Ancient Egypt since most of Egypt's historical sites are located along the banks of the river including cities of Luxor and Cairo. It had also created a fertile green valley across the desert of Egypt. It was said that Ancient Egypt could not have existed without this river since rainfall is almost non-existent in Egypt. Most Egyptians (more or less half of Egypt's population) built homes near the Nile as it provided water, food, transportation and excellent soil for growing crops.
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