Topic: Nile Delta

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Ottomania
Episode 595 1:36:39 - 1:40:40

595: Ottomania

Egypt Farmland Encroachment and Illegal Construction

Since the 2011 revolution, illegal construction on fertile farmland in the Nile Delta has risen exponentially, with 20% of arable land reportedly lost. The Egyptian government claims the law prohibiting construction is impossible to enforce without a "society movement." This loss of farmland threatens the country's food security, particularly regarding wheat and bread production.