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The Nile river has allowed for the summation of natural resources, affects Egyptians through the course of agricultural lands and irrigation systems. In addition to this, Egypt has an expanding population and limited resources. Although, countries like that of Western Europe, Japan and North America have higher demands on world resources.
Natural gas reserves in Egypt have increased from 36 to 37 trillion cubic feet, nearly doubling its production since 2003. Natural gas supports the development of many petrochemical and fertilizer plants as well as provides electricity in Egypt. [7] The petrochemical industry uses natural gas as fuel in order to produce ammonia and urea. In ...
Tourism accounts for 10-15% of Egypt’s economy. [34] Since tourism is influenced by weather conditions and the environment, climate change is going to have a significant impact on tourism. [ 35 ] The number of tourists visiting Egypt is projected to decline about 20% by 2060. [ 36 ]
Egypt's mineral and energy resources include petroleum, natural gas, phosphates, gold and iron ore. Crude oil is found primarily in the Gulf of Suez and in the Western Desert. Natural gas is found mainly in the Nile Delta, off the Mediterranean shore, and in the Western Desert. Oil and gas accounted for approximately 7% of GDP in fiscal year ...
Serious damage was done to the largest sector of Egypt's economy—tourism [81] —and in turn to the government, but it also devastated the livelihoods of many of the people on whom the group depended for support. [82] During Mubarak's reign, the political scene was dominated by the National Democratic Party, which was created by Sadat in 1978.
Tourism is one of the leading sources of income, crucial to Egypt's economy. At its peak in 2010, the sector employed about 12% of workforce of Egypt, [ 1 ] serving approximately 14.7 million visitors to Egypt , and providing revenues of nearly $12.5 billion [ 2 ] as well as contributing more than 11% of GDP and 14.4% of foreign currency revenues.
A Prime Minister's decree defines the limits of each protected area and sets the basic principles for its management and for the preservation of its resources. Twenty four protectorates have been declared so far. Note that these are completely unrelated to colonial "protectorates".
Water resources management in Egypt depends on a complex set of infrastructure along the entire length of the river. The key element of this infrastructure is the Aswan High Dam that forms Lake Nasser. The High Dam protects Egypt from floods, stores water for year-round irrigation and produces hydropower.