* The Nile is approximately 4,160 miles long and is the major north-east African river

*Two major branches~ The White Nile and Blue Nile

*Egypt relied on agriculture for its wealth and power, and without the Nile River egypt would not be one of the greatest civilizations in history.

*The annual flood of the nile was around August, and during that flooding period black sediment was left along the river banks.

*The fertile soil and water supplied by the Nile enabled ancient civilizations in Egypt to form and flourish.

*The Nile brought life to the sun baked desert, also known as the Red Sands.

* Flooded in August, recede in October, lowest in April

*The Egyptians believed that their after life was linked to the Nile. With every death, comes a new life.

*Many cities built along the sides of the Nile including; Cairo, Thebes/Luxor, Khartoum, Gondokoro, Aswan, and Karnak.

* Big source of transportation especially during the flood

* Major dams that are built along the Nile River: Aswan High Dam, Roseires Dam, Owen Falls Dam, and Sennar Dam.