The Tigris-Euphrates Basin Flashcards
What percentage of the world’s population resides in the 80 countries facing water scarcity?
40% of the world’s population.
Which countries are primarily affected by the water management issues in the Tigris-Euphrates Basin?
Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
What is the name of the dam building project planned by Turkey?
The Greater Anatolia Project (GAP).
How much has Turkey’s population grown annually?
Turkey’s population has grown by 1.6% each year.
What is the expected electricity generation capacity of the GAP project?
The GAP project would provide 7500 megawatts of electricity, which is 4 times the capacity of the Hoover Dam.
How much land would be opened to irrigated cultivation as a result of the GAP project?
The GAP project would open 1.5 million hectares of land to irrigated cultivation.
What would be the impact of full implementation of the GAP project on the flow of the Euphrates in Syria and Iraq?
The flow of the Euphrates would reduce by 40% in Syria and 80% in Iraq.
How much would Syria’s electrical output at the Tabqa dam decrease due to the GAP project?
Syria would experience a 12% reduction in electrical output at the Tabqa dam.
What would be the consequence for Iraq in terms of irrigation if the GAP project is fully implemented?
Iraq would lose irrigation of 1 million hectares of land.
