1The Nile

The Nile River is Africa’s longest river and one the world’s most famous rivers. The Nile spans 11 countries as it flows through Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt.

The banks of the Nile are lined with fantastic historic sites. The river has been a source of irrigation for thousands of years and remains a significant route for transportation and commerce.

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