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The Nile, often known as the gift of Egypt, is the longest river in the world, running at an astonishing 4,132 miles. The Nile is actually made up of two rivers that are joined together, the White Nile and the Blue Nile. Egypt desperately needs the Nile to keep flowing. Egypt, as you know, is a desert, except for the cities around the Nile and Nile Delta, which have flourished through the years. Without the cherished Nile, the whole of Egypt would be nothing but sand. This would happen, because once a year the Nile will flood, depositing rich silt that keeps the oasis alive.
The first settlers of the Nile built their houses out of papyrus, and thatched roofs. Later, more improved houses were built out of clay bricks. Finally, small villages started to appear along the Nile. The people of these villages learned to irrigate the land during the flood season, and as time passed they became better and better farmers.
To this day the people of Egypt cherish their
beloved Nile for everything it brings them. It brings them food, water,
and farming opportunities to the farmers, and settlers that live there.