Egypt is a country of deserts with limited arable land and little vegetation. With an agriculture-based economy, Egyptians must rely on their lands for sustenance despite being only 3% of total area within the borders. The soil's fertility makes up for this shortcoming by providing farmers multiple crops per year; however over 96% remains desertified due to lack in forests or meadows which would otherwise serve as buffers against harsh weather conditions (such as sandstorms).
Egypt has a unique agricultural climate that is perfect for growing crops. The Nile river and delta coastline provides an abundance of fertile soil, which in turn supports some one billion people who live on its banks or near by - making up 40% of Africa's population! Although most Egyptians rely heavily upon farming as their source income (23%), there are other sources too: fishing with 14%, animal husbandry 10%. And don't forget about tourism; it brought $37 million dollars into town last year alone!!
Egypt's agriculture relies on the Nile River for irrigation. The main source of water comes from a high dam at Aswan, which releases about 45 cubic kilometers per year in total across all areas near its banks - with around 36% going towards crops directly through canal systems or other methods like surface mining while 43%. This means that Egypt benefits greatly when it has sufficient rainfall because this allows them access to more than one crop each season instead just having ones specific types typically found elsewhere around world such as France where only wheat can thrive effectively.
Egypt has been a major player in the food security of its people since they were first established as an agricultural society. Despite this importance, there is still room for improvement with 7 million Egyptians lacking proper access to adequate meals due primarily because production isn't enough and excessive demand from international markets continues leading Egypt's importation rate being among one-third worldwide total supply/demand ratios.
Citrus, primarily oranges that represent 85 percent of total citrus production in Egypt plays a major role. The fruits are grown on 50% (200 000 feddans) reaching up to 3 million tons annually and exporting worldwide at $1 billion dollars per year making it such an important export commodity for this region's economy as well giving its people access into global markets where they can sell their goods more easily than if there was no trade within Africa itself due largely because the African continent doesn't have any nearby coastlines suitable enough or available.
Egypt's long coastline and extensive marine resources make it a fishing power to be reckoned with. From 2000-2012, the output of fish increased by over 500%, while 15 thousand hives decreased from 1 million in total population down below 200 000 individuals due largely this increase which led them off their main grounds near Alexandria or up north along coasteline where some remain today but at lesser numbers than before 2000 despite efforts made towards conservation through international programs like MECEs.
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