Explanation

• The main rivers in Egypt are the Nile River and its tributaries.
• The Nile is the longest river in the world at 6,650 km.
• It is located in Northeast Africa.
• It is the only river that flows from south to north.

Last verified on 29-05-2026

Explanation

• Baghdad is the city situated on the bank of the Tigris River in Iraq.
• It is the capital of Iraq.
• Founded by Caliph Al-Mansur in 762 CE.
• It was known as the “City of Peace” (Madinat al-Salam).
• It became a major center of learning during the Abbasid Caliphate.
• Today, it is one of the largest cities in the Arab world.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• The main tributary, the Congo River has a total length of 4,370 km.
• It is the only major river to cross the equator twice.
• It is the Second longest river in Africa.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• The River Thames flows through southern England.
• It passes through the city of London.
• It is also sometimes called the River Isis in its upper course.
• It is the second-longest river in the United Kingdom.

Additional information:

Major Rivers in the UK:

• River Severn – longest (~354 km)
• River Thames – ~346 km
• River Trent
• River Mersey
• River Clyde

Last verified on 03-05-2026

Explanation

• Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth’s land surface.
• It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley between Jordan and Israel.
• Its surface is about 430 meters below sea level.
• It is a very salty lake, not a sea.
• The main inflow river is the Jordan River.

Last verified on 02-05-2026