Blue Nile

The Blue Nile is a very important river that begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. It flows for about 1,450 kilometers or 900 miles, passing through Ethiopia and Sudan. This river joins with the White Nile to form the great Nile River.

During the rainy season, the Blue Nile gives a lot of water to the Nile. This water helps the people and lands along the river. The Blue Nile has shaped the history and daily life of the areas it touches for many years.

The Blue Nile flows through deep valleys in the Ethiopian Highlands. In Sudan, it meets the White Nile at Khartoum. Together, they flow into Egypt and end at the Mediterranean Sea.

The Blue Nile is very important for Egypt and Sudan. It gives more than 85% of the water to the Nile. Dams help make electricity and water for farms. The Blue Nile has been a special part of the relationship between Ethiopia and Egypt for many years.