Case Study → Conflicts over Trans-Boundary Water Sources, River Nile (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Length of River Nile
Length of River Nile
6700km long
Nile Basin % of African Continent
Nile Basin % of African Continent
Approx 10%
Number of countries competing for Nile's water
Number of countries competing for Nile's water
11 countries
White Nile flow loss in Sudd area of S Sudan
White Nile flow loss in Sudd area of S Sudan
Up to 50% of its flow
Current population living in Nile Basin
Current population living in Nile Basin
300 million
Egypt's dependence on Nile for water needs
Egypt's dependence on Nile for water needs
95% of its water needs
1929 Nile agreement: Water allocation to Egypt & Sudan
1929 Nile agreement: Water allocation to Egypt & Sudan
48bn m³ to Egypt & 4bn to Sudan
Egypt's right in 1929 Nile agreement
Egypt's right in 1929 Nile agreement
Veto any modifications in use of Nile water in other nations
1959 Nile agreement: Water to Egypt & Sudan
1959 Nile agreement: Water to Egypt & Sudan
55bn m³ to Egypt & 18.5bn to Sudan
2010 water treaty: Key principle
2010 water treaty: Key principle
Equal rights to use of Nile water for all riparian countries