The River Nile is famous for being the longest in the world, it flows from south to north and is attached to the Blue and White River Nile and the Atbara.
It is the important Blue Nile which takes its source from Lake Tana situated in Ethiopia, Africa.
It has melting snow and spring rain which overflows, causing summer flooding of Egypt by running down the River Nile.
Nile cruise ships that use the river to bring in tourists is great for the Egyptian economy, however most of the people in Egypt depend on the water of the River Nile to irrigate crops and leave an amount of fertile top soil, to ensure the continuation of good quality food being grown at the side of its river banks.
The Aswan High Dam which was built as a back up to two other dams that were heaving at the strain of the overflowing water, also brought along other beneficial changes.
1. The dam has allowed the Egyptians to harness the water, produce electricity and the Nile River cruises are able to navigate their way through the water with improved ease.
2. The Mediterranean Sea used to force salt water into the River Nile, the Aswan high dam reducing the strength of the flow of the river changed all that, altering the lives of many Egyptians and enabling the Nile cruise ships to sail safely on its calmer waters.
At One Small Step Travel we are able to provide River Nile cruises at cost effective prices.
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