woensdag 24 maart 2010

The Truth of Blue Nile (Abbay) river


Blue Nile (locally named “Abbay” sometimes spelled as “Abbai”) originated from Lake Tana has a total length of 1450kms; of which 800kms is within Ethiopia boundary that separates the country into the northern and the southern halves. The Blue Nile makes more than 60% of the water flow of the main Nile. The major sources of the Blue Nile River are the Ethiopian highlands; ranging from 2000-4000 meters above sea level. Ethiopian highlands contribute to more than 90% of the water volume, the maximum water volume record in the summer rainy season (June to September) and 95% of sediment content and leaves for Ethiopia to Sudan and then Egypt. The Blue Nile water and the fertile soil component are vital to Egypt and Sudan for agricultural practices in the desert land before its arrival into the Mediterranean Sea. Despite the origin and major contributor of highest volume of water, Ethiopia depends only on ‘Tis Issat Fall’; a major tourist attraction site, located 40 km away downstream of Lake Tana.

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  1. Blue Nile (locally named “Abbay” sometimes spelled as “Abbai”) originated from Lake Tana has a total length of 1450kms; of which 800kms is within Ethiopia boundary that separates the country into the northern and the southern halves. The Blue Nile makes more than 60% of the water flow of the main Nile. The major sources of the Blue Nile River are the Ethiopian highlands; ranging from 2000 to 4000 meters above sea level. Ethiopian highlands contribute to more than 90% of the water volume, the maximum water volume record in the summer rainy season (June to September) and 95% of sediment content and leaves for Ethiopia to Sudan and then Egypt. The Blue Nile water and the fertile soil component are vital to Egypt and Sudan for agricultural practices in the desert land before its arrival into the Mediterranean Sea. Despite being the origin and major contributor of highest volume of water, Ethiopia depends only on ‘Tis Issat Fall’; a major tourist attraction site, located 40 km away downstream of Lake Tana.

    Final sentence could be a bit crisper to achieve more effect. Minor accuracy issue, good flow. ODP

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