Africa's Nile River flows northward, emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile's two main tributaries are the Blue and White Nile Rivers, which originate in Ethiopia and Eretria's highlands and the Equatorial Lakes Region, respectively. read more
The Nile river flows in the opposite direction of the Euphrates andTigris river. read more
Rivers always flow downhill. It’s a common misconception that something about the earth forces most rivers to flow south. Plenty of rivers flow north, including the Nile, which gathers from high-elevation lakes in the African Rift Valley. read more
Michael L. Moravitz, Fairfax, Virginia. Rivers always flow downhill. It’s a common misconception that something about the earth forces most rivers to flow south. Plenty of rivers flow north, including the Nile, which gathers from high-elevation lakes in the African Rift Valley. read more