Explains how the Nile River is controlled by dams, pumps and canals to supply water for power and irrigation and improve Egypt’s agricultural economy.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502859
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Egypt - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nile River
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Dams
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Irrigation water
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Regulation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water use
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waterways
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Canals
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Dams
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-supply
Documentary → Documentary films - Germany
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)