The Nile River

The Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world and flows north through north-east Africa. It has been vital for farming and life in Egypt for thousands of years.

Its yearly floods once fertilised farmland along its banks.

It passes through countries such as Uganda, Sudan and Egypt before reaching the Mediterranean Sea.

The ancient Egyptians depended on the Nile's yearly floods, which deposited rich soil on the banks. This allowed them to grow crops in the desert. The river still supports millions of people today with water for drinking, farming and transport.