Early settlements grew near the river valleys due to the availibility of fresh water for drinking and irrigation purposes. Soil near the river valleys was also fertile which helped in agricultural activities. Which river has the most water? The Nile is estimated to be between 5,499 kilometers (3,437 miles) and 6,690 kilometers (4,180 miles) long.
Rivers were attractive locations for the first civilizations because they provided a steady supply of drinking water and made the land fertile for growing crops. Moreover, goods and people could be transported easily, and the people in these civilizations could fish and hunt the animals that came to drink water.
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