The Nile, the longest river in the world, is the life blood of Egypt, a land known for drought.
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Discovery Atlas: Egypt: The Nile: Then and Now
The Nile, the longest river in the world, is the life blood of Egypt, a land known for drought.
Added: Aug 19, 2009
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