The Nile river. Shared or monopolized?
Description
Were it not for the elemental forces of the Nile River, the great architecture of ancient Egypt and Ethiopia might never have been built. But in today's water-starved world, the river could lead both countries down a destructive path. This program examines lives and livelihoods that depend on the Nile, from the humble to the hugely ambitious. In Egypt, viewers encounter a struggling Cairo fishing family, a father-and-son farming team, and the nation's irrigation minister, who discusses diverting part of the river into a new valley. Moving to the source of the Nile, the program depicts Ethiopia's efforts to exploit the river-a series of hydroelectric projects that have created tension with Egypt.
Runtime
52 min
Series
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- Hydrology (44)
- Nature (209)
- Social change (532)
- Environmental geography (78)
- Natural resources (402)
- Rural-urban migration (144)
- Refuse and refuse disposal (122)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Environmental protection (361)
- Social ecology (250)
- Water (318)
- Landforms (57)
- Toxicology (87)
- Urbanization (175)
- Population policy (78)
- Human ecology (350)
- International economic relations (341)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2008
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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