February 26, 2009

Economic development - GAP - Case of the Euphrates and the Tigris rivers


Thanks to irrigation, production of cotton, wheat, barley, lentils is increasing. Farmers are encouraged to grow new varieties of vegetables and fruits.



Fishing industry is more and more important thanks to the numerous lakes created by dams.





The 19 hydroelectric power plants provide 8,900 GW/hour ; they will supply 22% of the Turkey needs in 2010.

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