Top Famous Facts of nile river

• The name of the river (Nile) is derived from the Greek word (neilos) which means (river).

• Ancient Egypt may have never become one of the greatest civilizations in history if it had not been for the Nile. Ancient Egypt relied on agriculture for its wealth and power.

• The Ancient Egyptians called the river Ar or Aur which means "black". They named it this because the annual flood left black sediment along the river banks.

• There are several major cities that are located along the edge of the Nile. These cities are Cairo, Thebes/Luxor, Khartoum, Gondokoro, Aswan, and Karnak.

• The fertile soil and water supplied by the Nile enabled ancient civilizations in Egypt to form and flourish. Before stopped by dams the Nile would overflow every year leaving deposits of rich soil along the banks.

• The river serves as a major source of transportation. This is especially true during the flood season when road transportation in many areas along the river is impossible.

• Major dams built on the Nile include the Aswan High Dam, Roseires Dam, Owen Falls Dam, and Sennar Dam.