Research Paper On Blue Nile River

At the headwaters, the Nile River is surrounded by mountains. These headwaters can be found above Lake Tana. As it flows, It creates a swampy area called As Sudd. The river then spreads out into many small channels, which are clogged with vegetation, which are hard to navigate.
The two main tributaries are the Blue and the White Nile. The Blue Nile is a vast powerful river, fed by heavy rains.It roars down from Lake Tana through deep canyons to the plains below. Along its way, the Blue Nile picks up a lot of dark soil. Most of the silt ends up on flooded farmlands downstream, which comes from the Blue Nile. This helps the farmers because the silt is very much more fertile than other types of soil, so it is better for growing crops, which makes the farmers job much more easier. The Blue Nile’s Source remained a mystery to outsiders until the 1600’s. Around 1615 a priest named Pedro Paez made his way to Lake Tana, there Pedro found the outlet where the river leaves the lake. Lake Tana is also considered the main source of the Blue Nile. …show more content…
Like the Blue Nile, The White Nile flows out of Lake Victoria Like a Rushing Torrent, which is fast flowing water. It passes through Two more Lakes and over a large waterfall before it reaches the grassy plains of Sudan. There it slows down. The river takes on a muddy gray color. Which is how the White Nile gets its name. After leaving these highlands, The White Nile crosses the plains of Sudan. Which passes through the huge Swamp called As Sudd. Beyond the As Sudd, The White Nile continues its journey down North. To the east, the Blue Nile flows north-ward in north-central Sudan, where both the Blue and White Nile meet. They come together which takes place in Khartoum, which is the capital of Sudan. This is where the Nile becomes a march larger river, which is true during the summer