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Which river is the longest in Africa?
Answer
Nile
The Nile River is the longest river in Africa, spanning approximately 6,650 kilometers through northeastern Africa. It flows through multiple countries including Egypt, Sudan, and Uganda, before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile has been the foundation of Egyptian civilization for over 5,000 years.
💡 Did you know?
The Nile flows northward and is so important to Egypt that 95% of the population lives within 12 miles of its banks.
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- Congo
- Zambezi
- Niger
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