26) Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Nile Flashcards
1
Q
Which continent does Nile flow in ?
A
Africa
2
Q
Which 3 rivers form Nile ?
A
White Nile, Blue Nile and Albara
3
Q
What is this dam ?
A
It is a gravity dam that Ethiopia is constructing on Blue Nile
4
Q
Why is it significant ?
A
6.45GW power generation , this dam will be Africa’s highest electric power dam. It will also be 7th largest dam in the world
5
Q
Is there any conflict ?
A
Obviously , Egypt and Sudan have a problem. Egypt says that Nile finally drains into their country so by this dam construction water into our country will become lesser . Sudan also supports Egypt in this regard
6
Q
Where does Nile originate ?
A
Lake Victoria
7
Q
Where does Nile empty itself ?
A
Mediterranean sea
