Ancient Egypt was defined by its geography along the Nile River, which was crucial to the civilization. The Nile flowed from south to north through Egypt and was vital for agriculture, as it provided water for farming and was the primary source of food. Egyptians relied heavily on the Nile River for transportation, irrigation, and sustaining their economy as farmers cultivating crops along its banks.

1. Ancient Egypt: an Overview

4. Facts About the Nile River Length 4,184 miles 2 Sources Lake Victoria, Uganda (White Nile); Lake Tana, Ethiopia (Blue Nile) Mouth Mediterranean Sea, off Egypt Countries Flows Through Egypt, Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi Name Origin Greek word Nelios , which means "River Valley"