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These maps and graphs were developed from the CRU TS 3.21 dataset produced by the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, UK. For more information see the [[Climate | climate resource page]]. | These maps and graphs were developed from the CRU TS 3.21 dataset produced by the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, UK. For more information see the [[Climate | climate resource page]]. | ||
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| − | [[File:Egypt_pre_Monthly.png| 255x124px| Average monthly precipitation for Egypt showing minimum and maximum (light blue), 25th and 75th percentile (blue), and median (dark blue) rainfall]] [[File:Egypt_tmp_Monthly.png| 255x124px| Average monthly temperature for Egypt showing minimum and maximum (orange), 25th and 75th percentile (red), and median (black) temperature]] [[File:Egypt_pre_Qts.png | 255x124px | Quarterly precipitation over the period 1950-2012]] [[File:Egypt_pre_Mts.png|255x124px | Monthly precipitation (blue) over the period 2000-2012 compared with the long term monthly average (red)]] | + | [[File:Egypt_pre_Monthly.png| 255x124px| Average monthly precipitation for Egypt showing minimum and maximum (light blue), 25th and 75th percentile (blue), and median (dark blue) rainfall]] [[File:Egypt_tmp_Monthly.png| 255x124px| Average monthly temperature for Egypt showing minimum and maximum (orange), 25th and 75th percentile (red), and median (black) temperature]] [[File:Egypt_pre_Qts.png | 255x124px | Quarterly precipitation over the period 1950-2012]] [[File:Egypt_pre_Mts.png|255x124px | Monthly precipitation (blue) over the period 2000-2012 compared with the long term monthly average (red)]] |
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Revision as of 14:48, 12 May 2017
Africa Groundwater Atlas >> Hydrogeology by country >> Hydrogeology of Egypt
This page has limited information and needs to be updated. If you have more information on the hydrogeology of Egypt, please get in touch!
Contents
Compilers
Dr Kirsty Upton and Brighid Ó Dochartaigh, British Geological Survey, UK
Please cite this page as: Upton & Ó Dochartaigh, 2016.
Bibliographic reference: Upton, K. & Ó Dochartaigh, B.É. 2016. Africa Groundwater Atlas: Hydrogeology of Egypt. British Geological Survey. Accessed [date you accessed the information]. http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Hydrogeology_of_Egypt
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Geographical Setting
General
| Estimated Population in 2013* | 82,056,378 |
| Rural Population (% of total) (2013)* | 57.0% |
| Total Surface Area* | 995,450 sq km |
| Agricultural Land (% of total area) (2012)* | 3.6% |
| Capital City | Cairo |
| Region | Northern Africa |
| Border Countries | Libya, Sudan, Israel, Gaza Strip |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawal (2013)* | 68,300 Million cubic metres |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Agriculture (2013)* | 86.4% |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Domestic Use (2013)* | 7.8% |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Industry (2013)* | 5.9% |
| Rural Population with Access to Improved Water Source (2012)* | 98.8% |
| Urban Population with Access to Improved Water Source (2012)* | 100% |
* Source: World Bank
Climate
More information on average rainfall and temperature for each of the climate zones in Egypt can be seen at the Egypt climate page.
These maps and graphs were developed from the CRU TS 3.21 dataset produced by the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, UK. For more information see the climate resource page.
Koppen Geiger Climate Zones
Average Annual Precipitation
Average Temperature
Surface water
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 Major surface water features of Egypt. Map developed from World Wildlife Fund HydroSHEDS; Digital Chart of the World drainage; and FAO Inland Water Bodies. For more information on the map development and datasets see the surface water resource page |
Soil
 Soil Map of Egypt, from the European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Soil Portal. For more information on the map see the soil resource page |
Land cover
 Land Cover Map of Egypt, from the European Space Agency GlobCover 2.3, 2009. For more information on the map see the land cover resource page |
Geology
The geology map shows a simplified version of the geology at a national scale. More information is available in the report UN (1988) (see References section, below).
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 Geology of Egypt at 1:5 million scale. Developed from USGS map (Persits et al. 2002). For more information on the map development and datasets see the geology resource page |
Hydrogeology
The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the hydrogeology Map resource page for more details).
More information on the hydrogeology of Egypt is available in the report United Nations (1988) (see References section, below).
Transboundary aquifers
For further information about transboundary aquifers, please see the Transboundary aquifers resources page.
References
References with more information on the geology and hydrogeology of Egyptcan be accessed through the Africa Groundwater Literature Archive.
United Nations. 1988. Groundwater in North and West Africa: Egypt. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development and Economic Commission for Africa.
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