All throughout history, geographic factors have affected the development of nations and regions. An example of this would be how the rivers in the civilizations of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia have used the river to their advantage in order to thrive their civilization. In Ancient Egypt, the Nile River flooded them each annually, although it sounds like it would be a burden. It was easy to manage since the floods were predictable and easy to control. When the river flooded it renewed the farmlands, therefore creating more fertile land to grow their crops in. Besides the fertile land it provide water, and other food sources such as fish. They also used the Nile to transport goods and people from Upper to Lower Egypt. The Ancient
