What is the role of the Nile River?

Answer 1

In its 4,000 mile plus length it serves numerous purposes, but in Egypt the Nile encouraged settlement and cultures because it gave life in the form of water, for without it there would be no Egypt as we know it, only desert.

Answer 2

Given that it is over 4,000 miles long and given its age, it would be impossible to give a complete answer here. The links below will give much information.

Answer 3

The same as any river - To drain waters from the source[s] and the surrounding areas of the river and its tributaries.

Answer 4

The same as any river - To drain waters from the source{s} and the surrounding areas of the river and its tributaries.