Blue Nile River

Khartoum, Sudan

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The Blue Nile River is one of Africa’s most important rivers and flows through Khartoum, Sudan, where it meets the White Nile to form the main Nile River.

Originating from Lake Tana in Ethiopia, the Blue Nile supplies much of the water and fertile silt that have historically supported agriculture and settlements along the Nile Valley. In Khartoum, the dramatic confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile is one of the city’s most notable natural landmarks, playing a central role in Sudan’s geography, economy, and cultural identity.