In fact, more than 95 percent of Egypt's population lives on the banks of the Nile, despite the fact t-hat the area makes up only 5 percent of Egypt's land mass
The Nile is also being used to further hydroelectric power capabilities. Although plans are still underw-ay to continue developing electricity production in the area, several dams have already been built to control flooding and generate hydroelectric power.
The mystique of the Nile River captures the world's imagination.