Why is Egypt called the gift of the Nile?
Egypt is considered the “Gift of the Nile” because, without the Nile river, Egypt would probably not exist. The Nile Delta was originally composed of tiny parcels of fertile lands through which the River Nile flowed. The river flooded on a regular basis and, in so doing, helped to spread those fertile soils over a far wider area as well as providing water to them. This allowed people to cultivate the land (which was formerly desert) and to grow crops. The Nile also provides fish, for food, and is used for transport.