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What is the world's longest river?
Answer
Nile River
The Nile River in Africa is the world's longest river, flowing approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles) from its source in Burundi through northeast Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile has been central to Egyptian civilization for thousands of years, providing water, transportation, and fertile flood plains. It's a critical resource for eleven African nations.
💡 Did you know?
The Nile flows through 11 countries and supports 300+ million people; ancient Egypt was built on the Nile's annual flooding cycle.
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- Amazon River
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