Nile River

It is the second largest inland freshwater lake in the world (after Lake Superior), and it feeds the upper waters of the Nile River, which is referred to in this region as the Victoria Nile.

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Farther south, in the vast Saharan Desert, the Nile River is a vital lifeline for the people who live in this arid, hot region.

Nile Delta flooded savanna

The use of the Nile River has been a contentious issue for decades, with Egypt and Sudan reluctant to acknowledge the rights of other countries to use the river.

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The majority of the population lives around the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world.

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The majority of the population lives around the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world.

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The majority of the population lives around the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world.

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The authors write that its basin "is one of the most densely populated in Africa with more than 30 million people living around it and drawing their livelihoods directly or indirectly from its resources," while the lake "is also one of the main sources of the Nile River, which is a key lifeline for Sudan and Egypt who depend almost entirely on the river for water supply (Sutcliffe and Parks, 1999)."

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The Nile River, which is shared between 10 countries, is the primary source of Sudan’s water.

Water profile of Sudan

In particular, finds in the region west of the Nile River, west of modern Aswan, have changed our understanding of how Egyptian civilization first arose.

Beyond the Pharaohs

Protesters have since shifted out of Tahrir Square onto open ground near the Nile River, but Mubarak loyalists will reportedly face their greatest opposition on Friday, the main prayer day of the Muslim week.

The Egypt Protests In Photos