the first time about the major rivers and lakes of Algeria, we probably know more on the lessons of geography in high school.Agree, because it often happens that pocherpnuv an overview of successfully compiled and illustrated tutorial, we will then begin to turn the mountain of specialized literature, to meet with its own small opening in more detail.
seems that the rivers and lakes of Algeria, whose photos are available not only in books but also in many scientific and popular magazines, can not help but attract attention to their uniqueness and mystery.And it's not that the country is far enough away from our usual places of residence or leave - there in that area some special mystery.
This article not only lists the major rivers and lakes of Algeria, the reader is acquainted with their characteristics and properties that distinguish them from any other parts of the world ocean planet.
Section 1. General information
In general, it is impossible not to mention one more important thing.Almost all the major rivers and lakes of Algeria referred to the so-called ephemeral streams, t. E., They are filled only during the rainy season.But when the above-mentioned period is coming to an end, all the rivers dry up, but the lakes are saline soils with a crust up to 60 cm in thickness.
main waterways of this mysterious state can be considered Sheliff, Boudouaou, Bouselam, Isser, Jedi Medjerda, Mina, Rhiou, Rhumel, Tafina and others.
Note that the rivers that flow through the north of the African country, pouring, usually in the Mediterranean Sea.As for the rest, they flow toward the Sahara, where, in the end, and are lost.
By the way, many rivers of Algeria build dams, hydroelectric reservoir.Fresh water from various types of reservoirs used for irrigation of more than hundreds of thousands of hectares of land, as well as the supply of drinking water to people.
Section 2. The nature and economic importance Sheliffa
If we consider such an important topic in many respects, as the rivers and lakes of Algeria, not to mention Sheliff, which is considered the longest waterway of the state.Its length is 725 km, flows into it, in the end, in the Mediterranean Sea.
It is estimated that the total area of the river basin.Sheliff is 55 thousand sq. Km.This river crosses the plateau Houts, though at this point it no longer represents a certain chain of marshes and very small mud ponds.By the way, this is where the river becomes predominant part of its flow.
However, a little further it joins the influx of Wadi Nahr Oussel then Sheliff becomes more affluent, turns sharply and goes into the gorge in the Tell Atlas.After a few kilometers to the west, he should continue to flow parallel to the Mediterranean coast in the valley.
Sheliff widely used for household needs of the State.To date, this major river built several hydroelectric power stations, water is widely used for irrigation.In the valley, fed by its waters, great development / x, and people bred mainly citrus fruits, grapes and cotton.
Section 3. What do we know about the Jedi?
River Jedi is a large enough reservoir of the Sahara, its length is 480 km.It starts at an altitude of 1400 m in the Saharan Atlas, and then all the time flows from west to east.
empties Jedi in salt lake Chott Melrhir.By the way, not everyone is aware of the fact that the place where this river flows into the lake, located in the lowest area of the state, at around 40 meters below sea level.
riverbed consists mainly of plaster and dirt in some places a few kilometers wide.But it should be noted that the river seldom overflowing.For soil on the banks of Jedi is characterized by a high concentration of salt, so much greenery here, of course, is not observed.
River flows near the towns of Laghouat and Sidi Khaled, providing a total population of over 165 thousand. People.clean drinking water.
Section 4. Lake Chott Melrhir
largest rivers and lakes of Algeria really amazing and unique.So, not to mention Chott Melrhir, which is considered the largest lake in the country.This body of water has a salinity of nature and in the summer, usually dries up, turning into a marsh.
It closed lake situated in the west, an area of 6700 sq km, width - 131 km.During winter rains Chott Melrhir well filled with water flowing directly from the mountains OPEC.This greatly facilitates the location of the lake.The fact is that it is 26 meters below sea level.
note that in accordance with the Ramsar Convention Chott Melrhir is protected.Every year at this amazing place visited by hundreds of tourists to enjoy this unusual natural site.
Section 5. Ink lake in Algeria
Geographically Ink lake is located near the town of Sidi Bel Abbes.But it is not famous for that.The puzzle is that it is a truly unique phenomenon of natural character.Why is that?In this no lake fish, or plants.
lake filled with water instead of ink that are toxic to any organisms.That is why people are having in its other names, such as Eye of the Devil, Ink, Black Lake.
phenomenon of the ink of the lake are many years remained a mystery for scientists present.But recently, the secret was revealed: in the ink flow into the lake two rivers.In one of them contains a dissolved iron salt.But the second stream has different organic compounds.Water these two rivers by complex chemical reactions and ultimately form the ink.
