The Nile River

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World's longest river. The Nile stretches an amazing 7,088 kilometers (4,404 miles), making it the longest river on Earth.

Flows north. Unlike many rivers, the Nile flows northward through northeast Africa before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

Long but not huge. Even though it's the longest, the Nile carries much less water than rivers like the Amazon or Congo.

Heart of history. The Nile has shaped Africa's environment, economy, and culture for thousands of years, including the ancient Egyptians.