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Why was the Nile river so important to the Egyptians?

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Way of trade and moving from one place to another
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Answer: River Nile was important to the Egyptians because it provides them fertile lands through irrigation.

Explanation: River Nile enhances the Egyptians civilization and provides fertile land for their Agricultural produce.

Most Egyptians choose to live near River Nile as it was a source of water for their cash crops, Large area of land in Egypt are desert which is not suitable for growing cash crops. Irrigation as a result of the River has helped improved their agricultural produce and increase their economic power. They produce three main agricultural product which are wheat (bread), flax (clothes) and papyrus ( basket, sandals etc).

River Nile Is also important to the Egyptians because it serves as a means of transportation around the area, in addition Nile also served as an important trade route for the Egyptians and also building materials are sourced from the River. The mud are used in constructing their houses near the River.

The largest River in the world is known as the River Nile, which flows through many African countries.

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