VOICED: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'

VOICED: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'

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Geography, Science

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the decline of the Abasia River, affecting farmers south of Baghdad. Once a thriving agricultural area, Iraq's Fertile Crescent is now facing severe water shortages due to reduced rainfall and upstream projects in Turkey and Iran. The government is working to manage water resources better, but Iraq has shifted from being a rice exporter to importing 90% of its rice. Efforts are underway to improve irrigation and revive the land.

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