Turkey's Gap - Water Conflicts Flashcards
What was the water situation in Turkey?
They are a large country with a varied climate and abundant rainfall - there are water shortages in the main cities of Akara and Istanbul
On average how much rainfall does Turkey receive per year?
643mm
What percentage of annual rainfall is lost to evaporation?
55%
Why was the GAP project needed?
Due to water shortages in the main cities
How much did the GAP cost?
$32 billion
What else does the GAP attempt to improve?
Incomes in Anatolia (which is the least developed part) by developing an integrated water and energy supply system
What do they want to increase the production of?
Cash crops including nuts, fruits and vegetables
How many dams does the GAP aim to construct?
22 dams
How many hydroelectric plants does the GAP aim to construct?
19
How many water transfer tunnels does the GAP aim to construct?
Two
What percentage of Turkeys electricity will be provided by 2010?
22%
The GAP will provide irrigation for how many hectares?
1.7 million
What percentage will it help Turkeys economy grow by?
12%
What countries are not happy about the GAP project?
Iraq and Syria - created a geopolitical issue by upsetting neighboring countries and global institutions
Why are Syria and Iraq unhappy about the project?
Because it involves damming the Euphrates and Tigris rivers which provide both countries with most of their water
