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The Physical Features of Egypt

Egypt is in the northeast part of the continent of Africa, in

the region of Northern Africa.

Egypt is divided into two sections: Upper Egypt in the

south and Lower Egypt in the north. The sections are

named this way because the Nile River ows from south

to north.

Lower
Egypt

Upper
Egypt

The Nile River

The Nile River is the longest river in the world. It provides

water and rich soil that is good for growing crops.

The Nile River ows through the desert and ends in what

is called the “Nile Delta.”

The Nile River is important for farming, transportation,

and generating electricity.

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