2.5 The Nile Flashcards
1
Q
How many countries lie within the Nile basin?
A
10
2
Q
What percentage of Africa’s population lives within the Nile basin?
A
40%
3
Q
Which country does 85% of the river’s flow originate from?
A
Ethiopia
4
Q
How many Egyptians rely on the Nile?
A
73 million
5
Q
By exploiting the Nile, what does Sudan aim to increase?
A
Irrigation
6
Q
What irrigation scheme has been nicknamed the ‘Project of the Millennium’?
A
Toshka Project
7
Q
The Toshka Project is part of a long term plan to increase what?
A
Food production for Egypt’s population
8
Q
What is WaterAid’s aim in rural areas?
A
To achieve 100% access to clean water and sanitation
9
Q
Which Nile basin country has the lowest percentage population with access to safe water
A
Ethiopia
