The capital city where the Nile River runs is Cairo , the capital of Egypt. Cairo is situated on the banks of the Nile, primarily on its eastern shore, about 500 miles downstream from the Aswan High Dam. It is one of the largest cities in Africa and has stood on this site for over a thousand years
. The Nile flows through Cairo as it moves northward toward the Mediterranean Sea, passing through the Nile Delta region. Cairo lies just south of where the river leaves its desert valley and branches into the delta
. Cairo was founded by the Fatimid dynasty in the 10th century near the ancient city of Memphis and the Great Pyramid of Giza. It has since been a major political, cultural, and educational center in the Middle East and Africa
. In summary:
- Capital city on the Nile: Cairo
- Country: Egypt
- Location: On the eastern bank of the Nile, near the Nile Delta
- Founded: 10th century by the Fatimids
- Significance: Largest city in Africa, cultural and historical hub along the Nile
