Abstract
The Nile is a vital resource of north-eastern Africa. After a description of its basin, and its hydrology,the different phases in the process of man gaining control on the river are discussed. Presently, the Nile is used for irrigation, the generation of hydroelectric power, navigation, and, of particular importance to limnologists, fisheries. Future developments in the management of the Nile are summarized.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Abu Al-Atta & Abdel Azim. Our Water Resources and the Planning of their Exploitation.
Hurst, H. E. and associates, 1931–1957. The Nile basin. Volumes I, III, VII, XI, X. Ministry of Public works. Government Press, Cairo.
Hurst, H. E., 1957. The Nile. A general account of the river and the utilisation of its waters. 2nd Ed., Constable, London, 311 pp.
Ibrahim, A. M., 1975. The Jonglei Development Project.
Ibrahim, A. M., 1977. Likely Irrigated Agriculture of the Sudan by 2000 A.D.
Kamal, Ali Mohamed, 1977. The Projects for the Increase of the Nile Yield with Special Reference to the Jonglei Project, U.N. Water Conference, March 1977.
Ministry of Irrigation, Sudan, 1975. Control and Use of the Nile Waters in the Sudan, Khartoum, June 1975.
Rubin, N. & Warner, W., 1968. Dams in Africa. Augustus Kelley, New York.
Rzoska, J. (ed.), 1976. The Nile: Biology of an ancient river. Monogr. biol. 29.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Ibrahim, A.M. The Nile: Description, hydrology, control and utilisation. Hydrobiologia 110, 1–13 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00025770
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00025770