The Nile River

True or False: The Nile River has one of the largest annual flows among major rivers.

Answer: False.

Correct statement: Despite its length, the Nile has one of the smallest annual flows among major rivers.

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About The Nile River:

• The Nile is a significant north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, culminating in the Mediterranean Sea.
• It is recognized as Africa’s longest river and historically considered the world’s longest.
• It contested research suggests the Amazon may be slightly longer.
• Despite its length, the Nile has one of the smallest annual flows among major rivers.

Tributaries and Course

• The Nile’s two primary tributaries are the White Nile and the Blue Nile.
• The White Nile, considered the headwaters, originates from Lake Victoria, flowing through Uganda and South Sudan.
• The Blue Nile, contributing most of the downstream water and silt, begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
• These tributaries converge at Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.