Artificial oasis
Sharm El Sheikh
An oasis is a water place bordering the desert with a rich vegetation due to natural water resources.

Left: The fresh water consumed in Sharm El Sheikh is articial:  It has to be made from sea water which is pumped into huge desalination plants.
Right: The hotel manager and the mineral water boxes in the photo visualize the quantity of water needed for each tourist in Sharm El Sheikh per day: More than 200 litres. 


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