Chapter Two: Natural Resources - Water The Blue Nile The Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.

The total annual rainfall in the basin is estimated at 1,400 billion cubic meters.

The average annual flow of the Blue Nile at Khartoum is 53.5 billion cubic meters.

The Nile River Basin The Nile River is the longest river in the world, flowing north through northeastern Africa.

The Nile River is formed by the confluence of two rivers: the White Nile and the Blue Nile.

The White Nile is the longer of the two rivers, originating from Lake Victoria in Uganda.

The Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.

The two rivers meet at Khartoum, Sudan, and flow north to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Nile River is a vital source of water for millions of people in Egypt, Sudan, and other countries.

The Nile River is also an important source of hydroelectric power.

The Aswan High Dam in Egypt is a major source of hydroelectric power.

The Roseires Dam in Sudan is another important source of hydroelectric power.

The Nile River is also an important transportation route.

The Nile River is a vital resource for the economy of the region.

The Nile River is also a source of cultural and historical significance.

The Nile River has been a source of life and civilization for thousands of years.

The Nile River is a precious resource that must be protected.