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Nile River     The Nile is famous as the **longest river in the world**. The river got its name from the Greek word Neilos, which means valley. The Nile floods the lands in Egypt, leaving behind black sediment. That's why the ancient Egyptia ns named the river **Ar**, meaning black. http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0029-nile-river-valley.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile Here are some more //river Nile facts//: //How long is the Nile River?// - The Nile River is actually **6695 kilometers** (4184 miles) long. With such a long length, the Nile River is speculated to be the longest river in the world. The Amazon River runs a very close second, although it has been difficult to determine which is actually longer. The Nile River is possibly the most famous river in history. It was by its banks that one of the oldest civilizations in the world began. Not surprisingly, the Nile teems with life. Many different types of animals, birds, and fish all call the Nile River home. Hundreds of years ago, even hippos and lions could be found here in the Nile Valley. has played an extremely important role in the civilization, life and history of the Egyptian nation. One of the most well known river Nile facts is the river's ability to produce extremely fertile soil, which made it easy for cities and civilizations to spring up alongside the banks of the Nile. The fertile soil is contributed by the annual spring floods, when the Nile River overflows onto the banks. Much of the Egyptian nation consists of dry desert land. Throughout most of the year, very little rain falls on Egyptian deserts. This has remained true for thousands of years. The abundant Nile River provided much needed irrigation, even in ancient times. This waterway also provided a source of drinking water, and source of irrigation for farming as well as papyrus reeds that could be used for a variety of purposes such as paper and building materials **.  //Nile Crocodile Facts// - The Nile Crocodile has been a major component of the Egyptian culture and way of life since the first Egyptians settled along the fertile banks of the Nile. Most Nile Crocodiles are approximately 4 meters in length, although some have been reported as longer. The animals make their nests along the banks of the Nile River, where the female may lay up to 60 eggs at one time. Some three months later the babies are born and are taken to the water by their mother. They will remain with her for at least two years before reaching maturity. Not only is the Nile River one of the main rivers of Egypt, but many would in fact; say it is the primary river of Egypt. The Nile River has certainly played a critical role in the history of this mysterious nation. Today, exotic and sophisticated cities like **Cairo** grace the banks of the Nile River, as they have for thousands of years. Individuals interested in experiencing the Nile up close and personal can journey along the famous river aboard riverboat cruises that depart from numerous cities along the bank.
 *  //How did the ancient Egyptians use the Nile River?// - The Nile River

History **6 million BCE:** The earliest we know of a river through Egypt; scientists name it Eonile. This river ran through a canyon with walls that could be up to 3,000 metres high. There are indications that the Mediterranean Sea did not exist in this period. The source of Eonile is not known. as far as modern Aswan. This brings an end to Eonile. referred to as Paleonile. Its sources are believed to have been in equatorial Africa. north. Desertification in North Africa casues the emoty river canal to be filled with sand. interwoven channels. The Protonile ran to the west of the modern Nile, through the region known today as Western Desert. carving out the river valley existing today. Its discharge was the largest ever for any of the Niles, before and since. course as the modern Nile, but with a higher elevation. start talking about the Nile as we know it today. of the Nile through Egypt. flow all through the year, but removing the valuable silt which normally enriched the soil. A very important hydroelectric power plant is constructed here.
 * 5 million:** The waters of the Mediterranean Sea rises, filling up a basin reaching
 * 4 million:** A second river starts flowing through Egypt, by modern scholars
 * 1.8 million:** Dramatic climatic changes, causing the end of a water stream flowing
 * 1.5 million:** The third river, the Protonile, starts flowing through Egypt, creating many
 * 500,000:** The Prenile replaces the Protonile, running further to the east, and starts
 * 150,000** The Prenile starts to dry out.
 * 30,000:** The Neonile starts flowing through Egypt, basically following the same
 * 8,000:** The Neonile has carved itself down to the present elevation, and we can
 * 1902:** The Aswan Dam opens, allowing better control with the flow and flooding
 * 1960:** The Aswan high Dam opens, allowing Egypt even better control with the