For what reason does upper Egypt refer to the southern part of Egypt, while lower Egypt refers to the northern part of Egypt?

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Taniyah Rowland

14 August, 15:41

For what reason does upper Egypt refer to the southern part of Egypt, while lower Egypt refers to the northern part of Egypt?

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Tasha · Answer 1

Becuase they touch at both ends

Keagan · Answer 2

Upper Egypt is higher in altitude than lower Egypt. This explains why the Nile flows north from southern upper Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea in lower Egypt.