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For what reason does upper Egypt refer to the southern part of Egypt, while lower Egypt refers to the northern part of Egypt?

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becuase they touch at both ends

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Upper Egypt is higher in altitude than lower Egypt. This explains why the Nile flows north from southern upper Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea in lower Egypt.
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