Is the Nile river still used today?

Today, 95 percent of Egyptians live within a few kilometers of the Nile. Canals bring water from the Nile to irrigate farms and support cities. The Nile supports agriculture and fishing. The Nile also has served as an important transportation route for thousands of years.



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It's with Nour El Nil and their one of their FAQ is is it safe to swim in the Nile? Their answer is Yes, of course! Every week our guests swim in the Nile without any problems or cause for concern. The currents ensure that you are swimming in clean, non-stagnant water.

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Famine and death occur when the flood is delayed and the Nile dries up. About 110 million Egyptians eat, drink and live on the Nile waters, the only life artery.

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The Nile, Egypt The river is noted for its fast moving crocodiles that kill some 200 people every year. There are hippopotamuses, venomous snakes and deadly mosquitos. So, step in at your own risk!

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The river became known as the “Father of Life” and the “Mother of All Men” and was considered a manifestation of the god Hapi, who blessed the land with life, as well as with the goddess Ma'at, who embodied the concepts of truth, harmony, and balance.

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Several scientific explanations have been offered to account for the Nile's vivid red color, the death of fish, and the fouling of the river. In 1957, scholar Greta Hortsuggested it was due to silt from the river's southern tributaries which carried flagellate protozoa.

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