21.4 The Lesotho Highland River Project Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Lesotho located?
A
In southern Africa where it is surrounded
2
Q
What is the Lesotho Highland project?
A
Water transfer scheme aimed to help solve the water shortage in South Africa
3
Q
What are advantages for Lesotho?
A
Provides 75% of its GDP
Supplies the country with HEP power
Income helps the standard of living
4
Q
What are advantages for South Africa?
A
Provides safe water for 10% of the population without access to safe water supply
5
Q
What are some disadvantages for Lesotho?
A
30 000 people had to move from their land
Destruction of a unique wetland ecosystem
6
Q
What are some disadvantages for South Africa?
A
Costs are likely to reach $4 billion
40% of water is lost through leakages
