Question

There are two main tributaries of river Nile, The Blue Nile and The White Nile. The White Nile originates from ________.
1. Uganda
2. Kenya
3. Tanzania
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the above

The correct answer is option 4 i.e All of the above.

• The White Nile originates from Lake Victoria which touches the countries of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
• Facts about Nile river:
  • ​Nile river is the longest river in the world.
  • Nile river Passes through 11 African countries. They are as follows:
    • Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Republic of Sudan, and Egypt.
  • It discharges its water into the Mediterranean Sea.
  • It has two main tributaries. 1. The Blue Nile and 2. The White Nile.
  • The Blue Nile and The White Nile merge together in the city of Khartoum.
  • Blue Nile - It originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
  • White Nile - It is considered the primary source of the Nile River.