Nile river facts

facts about the nile river

1. Nile River facts
Who live near the Nile River?
*Ancient Egyptians
How long was the Nile River?
*It was about 4,132 miles
Why did the Egyptians live near the Nile River?
*They live near the Nile River because it provided water, foods, and good soil for
growing foods
What else did the Nile River provide for the ancient Egyptian?
*It provided reeds called papyrus that grew along the side of the Nile River
When does the NileRiver flood?
*It will flood between June and September
How did the Nile River flood?
*The melting and heavy snow from Ethiopian mountain sent stream of water to
Nile River to cause the Nile river bank to overflow