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Does the Nile river have freshwater?

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E. Dixon

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Answered Nov 22, 2020

The river Nile is the longest in Africa and also in the world. It passes through 11 countries. The length of the river is 6,650km, and it also has two tributaries, which include the White Nile and the Blue Nile.

It is the major source of water for Sudan and also Egypt. It is regarded as a lifetime of civilization in Egypt because ancient Egyptians used it for earning a living. The river Nile has freshwater; the Egyptian people use it a lot for their freshwater needs.

Always have it in mind that the freshwater in the river Nile is still in use by people to carry out their daily needs, which include countries like Egypt and Sudan using it as one of their sources of water. Lastly, the Nile river salt content has continued to increase steadily.

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Corné

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Corné , College student, MBA, Geneva

Answered Nov 03, 2020

The correct answer to this question is Yes. Contrary to what many people may believe, the Nile river does have fresh water. People are able to get the water they need for their daily intake from this river. However, before a person travels to the Nile River and begins drinking the water, they should be cautious of a few things. One of those things is the salt content in the water. This salt content has gradually increased over the years, which could be unhealthy for a person that is drinking it. They should also watch for dangerous animals that hide in the water, such as snakes, crocodiles, and spiders.
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J. Harty

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J. Harty, Writer, M.A, Chula Vista

Answered Oct 28, 2020

The Nile River is known to be the longest river in the world. This explains why a lot of people are always interested in it. This can flow into the Mediterranean Sea. This has made people assume that this does not contain any freshwater, but actually, the ancient Egyptian people have relied a lot on the Nile River for their freshwater needs, so it is safe to say that it comes with enough freshwater for sure. Take note that up to now, it is still one of the bodies of water where people get the water that they need for their daily needs. The only issue is over the past years; the content of salt that can be found in the river has increased steadily.
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