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| Oasis | freshwater lake in desert that provides food and water for travelers |
| Nile Delta | Triangular are of Nile where it splits into branches and flows into the Mediterranean Sea. Excellent for farming, hunting and fishing. |
| Upper Egypt | The southern part of Egypt closest to areas that receive rainfall. This precipitation helped create the Nile's annual flood. |
| Lower Egypt | The northern part of Egypt closest to the Mediterranean Sea. Much of Egypt's population lives there because of the fertile soil. |
| Nile River | At over 4,100 miles long, it is the world's longest river. The annual flood left behind rich silt that was great for farming. The Nile also was Egypt's highway for trade and travel. |
| Memphis | Capital of Lower Egypt. Helped maintain order (ma'at). Kings ruled from here. It was close to the pyramids at Giza. |
| Thebes | The capital of Upper Egypt was located in the southern part of the country. Kings ruled from this city and later were buried in the nearby Valley of the Kings. |
| Desert | A place that receives less than 10 inches of rain a year. Deserts also serve as a natural defense. |
| Mediterranean Sea | A large body of saltwater located on Egypt's northern border. It allowed for trade and also some protection from invaders. |
| Red Sea | A large body of saltwater on Egypt's eastern border. It protected Egypt from invasion and provided a trade route to the East to gain spices, silk and other valuables. |
