Lebanon’s Pride and Joy
Every city, country, territory or nation has its own pride and joy that distinguishes it from any other, which forms it uniqueness and gives it long lasting recognition and a remarkable reputation. France has the Eifel tower and its reputation for being the country of romance. Brazil has its festivals and soccer skills. Varna has its clubs and pubs and amazing nights, but with all that said, what does Lebanon pertain? Lebanon has long been known and envied for its water. Other than being located on a marvelous landscape, the water in Lebanon is valued by all its citizens and is considered a national treasure and wealth. We are then forced to pose the following problematic, how would things have been if not for Lebanon’s water supply and such? The water serves as a rational and intrinsic supply material in Lebanon, as well as proving to be a great means and importance for tourism when it comes to its shores and seas, for which without it Lebanon would fall into discord and turmoil.
The tourism industry in Lebanon has been historically important to the local economy and remains to this day to be a major source of revenue for Lebanon. Before the Lebanese Civil War, Beirut was widely regarded as "The Paris of the Middle East". This all is due to the important landscape on which Lebanon was built and sprung. Due to being surrounded by the sea countless resorts and hotels where built facing the majestic view of the big blue. This of course attracted vast tourists into visiting our countries and spreading the word throughout the world. Although this seems to be the benefit of Lebanon’s waters from the sea and its allure to random tourists with contrast to its use as a supply and material, it has long proven to ...
... middle of paper ...
...ter Beirut Water Supply Project. (2013, December 1). . Retrieved , from http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/MENAEXT/LEBANONEXTN/0,,contentMDK:22792108~pagePK:1497618~piPK:217854~theSitePK:294904,00.html
Lebanon: More water for refugees and residents. (n.d.). - ICRC. Retrieved May 19, 2014, from http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/interview/2014/lebanon-water-bekaa.htm
Discover Lebanon: Qaraoun: Its dam is a source of Electricity and Water. (n.d.). . Retrieved , from http://www.information-international.com/info/index.php/the-monthly/articles/751-discover-lebanon-qaraoun-its-dam-is-a-source-of-electricity-and-water
Lebanese dam reaches new high. (n.d.). - Company stories : Volvo Construction Equipment. Retrieved May 19, 2014, from http://www.volvoce.com/constructionequipment/corporate/en-gb/press_room/articles/company_stories/Pages/lebanes
Tourism is becoming one of Jordan’s most important means of revenue. Biblical sites are a major attraction, including the Jordan River - which has traditionally thought to be the baptismal site of Jesus. The Dead Sea and city of Petra are other main attractions, which bring tourists to Jordan. Tourism provides approximately 14% of Jordan’s GDP (Jordan in Perspective, 2011).
Situated just north of Lake Kinneret overlooking the Huleh Valley in Israel and the Al Raquad Valley in Syria sits a plateau, which rises to between 700 and 1,400 feet above sea level and is perhaps the most strategic piece of land in the Middle East, depending on one’s perspective. (Jewish Virtual Library, 2001) The antiquities left behind by the Romans, Turks, Greeks, and Mongols, just to name a few of the empires that have conquered this area, date back several centuries. This relatively small area of land, roughly the size of Queens, New York, is approximately 40-45 miles long and 15.5 miles across at its widest point, and controls the Kinneret, Israel’s only lake and foremost water resource. (Bard, 2002) This much-disputed piece of land is called the Golan Heights.
of the Aswan Dam on the Nile River in Egypt. Nasser managed to build this important
... upon solution to water access disagreements, social and political powers must be willing to compromise since the risks associated with disagreements regarding water allocation may be too great. As stated by Shiyyab (2004), “If sustained over a period of time, these problems will directly affect social harmony, domestic stability and eventually, regional peace.” (p. 30). Investments must be made by industry as well as local and national governments for purification of wastewater so that clean water, when needed, will be available. The necessity of obtaining water is a fundamental human right and,
There are upwards of 13 million people have been displaced due to the result of the conflicts in Syria and Iraq. Currently the NRC is providing assistance in the form of shelter, education, water, and legal help to more than one and a half million people in the Middle East. The people in Syria do not have adequate running water or sewage system. This causes them to receive clean water, nor for waste to be removed from their homes. NCR has assisted them with the repair of water and their sanitation infrastructure. Children displaced from the conflicts haven’t been receiving education. The NCR has helped to rebuild schools and community centers so students can continue learning.
Wivenhoe dam was built on the Brisbane river in 1984. The dam was built so it can catch excess water from the lakes,river and stream etc. It is built with concrete across a river valley to block the river flow. The dam supply's a great water supply for south-east Queensland.
The Ancient Land of Iraq From the ancient land of Iraq emerged complex irrigation systems and
From Beirut to Jerusalem Book Review From Beirut to Jerusalem is the intriguing and thought-provoking account of Thomas L. Friedman’s experience in the corrupted Middle East. This novel is exceptionally noteworthy because it highlights the reasons why the Lebanese civil war developed and how the Intifada came to be. Friedman does an exceptional job not just presenting the world with the facts, but he was also able to report the psychological turmoil that the citizens of Lebanon, Israel, and surrounding countries felt. For one to understand just how Israel and Palestine have developed into their current situation, reading this book is a step in the right direction. Chapter two titled, “Would You Like to Eat Now or Wait for the Cease-fire?”
Tourism has been described as a global activity with local implications. We are all aware of the tourism potential to boost economic diversity and growth within their regions. The decentralized nature of t...
"Syrian refugees in Lebanon still suffering." The Economist. N.p., 30 Oct 2014. Web. 20 Jan "The Refugees." New York Times 5 September 2013, n. pag. Print.
Thailand, Indonesia, and Maldives were thriving developing countries from the economic support provided by the tourism industry. The white sand beaches and lush tropical greenery found on one island could be replaced with glorious mountains and waterfalls form a short boat ride to another island. Tourism flourished because of the many interesting physical characteristics of the area. According to the CIA World Fact Book, Thailand offered its many visitors peaceful democracy and a southern isthmus known to be always hot and humid (CIA World Fact Book). Maldives present...
According to the ‘World Tourism Organization’ (UNWTO), the tourism industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world, as it is estimated that by the year 2020, 7.8 billion people (roughly a quarter of the world’s population) will embark on a foreign trip (Bennett & Gebhardt 15). The Caribbean is said to be the most economically dependent on this industry, as the ‘Caribbean Tourism Organisation’ states that the industry forms the “economic backbone of most countries in the Region”(“Caribbean Tourism Industry” 1). The implications for tourism’s affect on the region have arisen and have prompted further research into this matter. Since the 1970’s, research regarding tourism in the Caribbean has attempted to determine the social, cultural, environmental, and economic impacts of tourism. Much of the research has found that there are in fact many negative adverse effects, and Jackson’s article asserts that, “Governments often commit money and other resources to support the growth and development of tourism and often turn a blind eye to its negative impacts” (574).
The Middle East has come along way since the rise of civilization thousands of years ago. Civilization emerged in the Middle East and northeast Africa along the river systems as agricultural societies grew in population and developed new forms of social organization. For the last two thousands years the west has been drawn to the middle east fascinated by the culture, religion, resources and politics. The Middle East has an immense impact on the world globally. My goal in this paper is to explain the ancient and modern significance of the Middle East and how it impacts the world in such a globalizing way.
Tourism is often associated with traveling to places away from home. Tourism has a big impact on the economic growth of some countries, which define the shape of their cities by producing different sectors like historic districts, convention centers, museums, malls, hotels, restaurants, and the list can be endless. Furthermore, tourism elements have been developed by cities for a variety of reasons including: situating themselves in the world by drawing a positive image and attracting visitors and for their money.
These facilities are: impounded, diversion, and pumped storage. Some of these facilities use dams and some don’t.