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Nile River, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more about the Nile River, including its hydrology and its plant and animal life, in this article.
The River Nile, known as the father of the African River, is Africa and the world’s longest river, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers from its sources (Blue and White Nile) to the mouth at the Mediterranean Sea.
Coordinates: 30°10′21″N 31°8′24″E. The Nile[b] (also known as the Nile River) is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is the longest river in Africa.
Here's a map of the Nile River. The Blue and White Nile are marked in their respective colors. The Blue Nile 's spring is Lake Tana in the Highlands of Ethiopia. The White Nile springs from Lake Victoria. More maps: an interactive map of the Nile Delta.
The Nile River is a significant watercourse in the northeastern part of Africa. It snakes its way through eleven countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Egypt, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan.
The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows from south to north through northeastern Africa. It begins in the rivers that flow into Lake Victoria (located in modern-day Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and travels more than 6,800 kilometers (4,000 miles) to the north, emptying into the Mediterranean Sea on Egypt’s coast.
Nile River map. Download map. The Nile has two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. These two rivers meet just north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum. The White Nile is considered to be the headwaters and primary stream of the Nile.