The Nile River flows north through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.
Yearly floods bring soil rich in nutrients to the Nile Valley.
The majority of the people in Egypt live in the fertile areas around the Nile River. The areas away from the river are desert lands where few humans live. Help complete the map of Egypt. After printing this page, color fertile areas along the Nile green, large bodies of water blue, and deserts tan. Major landmarks, such as the pyramids and temples, also need to be added.