Nile: The River of Life | Interesting Facts About the Nile River

Today we’re talking about the Nile. Among all the rivers of the world, the Nile holds a truly special place. Everyone knows its name — but how much do we really know about it? We call it the longest river on Earth, yet to truly grasp its scale, you have to look at a map of Africa: a narrow blue vein that runs from south to north, crossing the entire continent. It’s the longest river in Africa and one of the longest in the world — about 6,650 kilometers from its sources deep in the heart of the continent to the Mediterranean Sea. That makes the Nile a rival to the Amazon for the title of the world’s longest river. Since ancient times, the Nile has been more than just a river — it was a gift of the gods. The Egyptians called it Iteru, “The Great River,” the source of life and fertility. Each year, when it overflowed its banks, the water left behind a layer of rich silt, turning desert into garden. Along its shores rose Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan; here were built temples, pyramids, and entire civilizations. Let’s begin our journey…