Which river originates south of the equator and flows north through north-eastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Nile River.
The river that originates south of the equator and flows north through northeastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea is the Nile River. It is one of the longest rivers in the world, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles). The Nile begins in East Africa, primarily from two main tributaries: the White Nile, which starts in Uganda, and the Blue Nile, which originates in Ethiopia. The river flows through several countries, including Sudan and Egypt, before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria.