The number of lakes of the Republic of Egypt
Egypt includes many lakes that are located on the northern side of it within the Mediterranean basin region, which is distinguished by its strategic location and mild climate, and being one of the most fertile natural lakes in the world, so it represents a great wealth for Egypt, in addition to its economic importance as an important source of fish wealth, The fish production of these lakes is approximately 170,334 tons (170,334,000 kilograms) annually, which is estimated at 75% of the total production in Egypt.
The Egyptian lakes have great environmental importance and an important natural wealth, as they include about 450 species of plants, an estimated 20% of the Egyptian wild plants, and approximately 400 species of birds out of the 500 species in Egypt live in them, and it is worth noting that the number of lakes is 14 lakes, namely: Mariout, Idku, Qarun Lake, Nasser Lakes, Toshka Lakes, Burullus Lakes, Manzala, Bardawil, Al-Hamra Spring, Lake Timsah, Siwa, Bitter Lakes, Port Fouad Lake, and Al-Rayyan.
The most important lakes of the Republic of Egypt
The following are the most important Egyptian lakes:
Bardawil Lake
Lake Bardawil is located in North Sinai, between the regions of Bir al-Abd and al-Arish. It has an area of about 667.73 square kilometers and a length of 90 kilometers. Large numbers of birds fly over Lake Bardawil, where there are approximately 25 species, and it is noteworthy that the (Ramsar Convention) related to the protection of birds is the reason for the presence of these large numbers of them.
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Lake Manzala is located in northeastern Egypt near Port Said, and it is considered one of the largest and most important natural lakes in Egypt. It is characterized by its fertility, the availability of natural foodstuffs in it, and its mild climate throughout the year, which makes it one of the most important ingredients for natural fish production, as its fish production reaches millions Approximately 60 thousand tons (60,000 kilograms) annually, which is estimated at 35% of the production of the northern lakes in Egypt. Its current area is approximately 505.86 square kilometres, up from 3,035.14 square kilometres.
Mariout Lake
Its current area is approximately 68.7965 square kilometers, compared to 202.34 square kilometers, where two-thirds of the lake areas, such as the Apis region and others, have been converted into agricultural lands. Mullet, toubar, carp, and hanshan, as well as catfish that feed on microflora and small fish.
Burullus Lake
Lake Burullus is located on the northern coast of Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate. It is the second largest natural lake in Egypt in terms of area, with an area of approximately 493.72 square kilometers. The lake is in the Mediterranean Sea, in addition to six sources feeding the lake with fresh water, which makes the lake water a mixture of fresh water and salt water, and it is indicated that there are many salt and reed marshes in it, in addition to sandy plains and high sand dunes, each of which has its own distinctive characteristics Which is reflected in the lake, which made it a suitable place for the living of 135 species of aquatic and terrestrial plants, in addition to the presence of large numbers of fish, which produced 87% of the total production of fish in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate.
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Lake Idku is located in the north of the Delta, with Lakes Manzala and Burullus, and it is connected to the White Sea. It was known in the past as the Valley of the Stars. It is mentioned that it arose from one of the seven branches of the Nile River in the Delta, which is known as the Canopic branch. The lake is distinguished by its cleanliness, as it is considered one of the cleanest and least polluted northern lakes. It is also distinguished by its large production capacity despite its small area, which amounts to about 60.8849 square kilometers, due to its great depth compared to the depth of the rest of the lakes. Its total fish production is about 5228 tons (5,228,000 kilograms), which is estimated at 0.34% of the total fish production. Egypt of fish.
The most beautiful lakes of the Republic of Egypt
The Egyptian lakes represent one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the country, and all these lakes share a distinctive natural beauty. The following are the most beautiful Egyptian lakes:
- Crocodile Lake: Timsah Lake is located in the city of Ismailia, in a low spot confined between the barrier separating the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and its area is approximately 14 square kilometers. The lake has several shores; Including: Fayrouz Beach, Sea Beach, Milaha and others.
- Wadi El Rayan Lakes: Wadi El Rayan drops 42 meters below sea level, and consists of two lakes connected together by a waterfall, which made it one of the most popular attractions in Egypt. The valley is home to many desert animals and plants, including rare and endangered animals, such as: desert fox, fox. Rubel, and other animals, in addition to approximately 169 species of birds that can be seen throughout the year.
- These lakes are also surrounded by wide sand dunes and stunning natural scenes, which provide an environmental experience that helps to relax and reduce the stress of daily life when walking through them. The mixture between the blue waters of the lake and the golden sands of the desert is one of the most beautiful scenes in Wadi Al Rayan.
- Naser Lake: Lake Nasser is one of the industrial lakes located in southern Egypt, which was formed after the construction of the Aswan Dam across the Nile River. The length of the lake is 479 km, while its width is 16 km, with a total area of 5.250 square km. The water storage capacity in the lake is about 132 cubic km. It is worth noting that the reason for naming the lake by this name is attributed to the late Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who established the High Dam project in Aswan.
- Lake Nasser is known as Lake Nuba to some, and it is characterized by many environmental characteristics that make it a suitable environment for fish to live in within a variety of biological relationships. Therefore, it is considered one of the most important Egyptian fish resources, and a vital source for fishing, as many types of phytoplankton and zooplankton live in it. It is one of the most important lakes that attract tourists from all over the world.
- Qarun Lake: Lake Qarun is considered one of the lakes whose origin dates back to the time of the Pharaohs, as it arose as a result of the submersion of the waters of the Nile River in the Fayoum region and its flooding. Nature reserves in Egypt and the most beautiful.
- Lake Siwa: Lake Siwa is located in the Western Desert, and it is considered one of the exciting places in Egypt, because it contains many natural landscapes and hot springs as well, and the visitor can practice desert activities that are characterized by excitement and fun.
