The Nile is the longest river in the world.
尼罗河是世界上最长的河。
It flows through many countries in Africa.
它流过非洲的很多国家。
The river is about 6,650 kilometers long.
尼罗河大约有6650公里长。
It starts in the mountains far to the south.
它发源于遥远的南部山区。
Then it runs north into the sea.
然后一路向北流进大海。
Long ago, people grew food along its banks.
很久以前，人们就在河两岸种粮食。
So the Nile gave birth to an old civilization.
所以尼罗河孕育了古老的文明。
