How is The Nile Delta formed?

The Delta is formed by the division of the branches of the River Nile as it flows south through the Valley formed by the Nile in Upper Egypt. The river branches spread out in a V-shaped fan and make their way towards the Mediterranean through Lower Egypt. The Delta begins north of Cairo. read more

The Nile Delta (Arabic: دلتا النيل ‎ Delta n-Nīl or simply الدلتا ed-Delta) is the delta formed in Northern Egypt (Lower Egypt) where the Nile River spreads out and drains into the Mediterranean Sea. read more

The Nile Delta: The Delta is formed by the division of the branches of the River Nile as it flows south through the Valley formed by the Nile in Upper Egypt. The river branches spread out in a V-shaped fan and make their way towards the Mediterranean through Lower Egypt. The Delta begins north of Cairo. read more

It slows down partially due to the water resistance of the Mediteterranean Sea. It is also slows down because the land is flatter. It has also flooded many times over thousands of years. All of this causes tributaries to be formed. This is what forms the delta. The delta is a fertile area where many crops can be grown. read more