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World / Tue, 18 Jun 2024 The Times of India

8 countries with no rivers

Water is essential for life, and rivers have historically been the lifelines of civilisations, providing water for all necessary requirements. However, it might come as a surprise to you that there are some countries that exist without a single natural river. For your information, Currently, 20 countries and 22 territories lack a permanent natural river, though some feature streams or seasonal watercourses like wadis. The Arabian Peninsula stands out as the largest subregion globally without any permanent natural rivers, relying instead on wadis. If we have your attention now, read on to find 8 such countries that don’t have any rivers and how they manage their water resources.

Water is essential for life, and rivers have historically been the lifelines of civilisations, providing water for all necessary requirements. However, it might come as a surprise to you that there are some countries that exist without a single natural river. These nations often rely on alternative sources of water, such as desalination, underground aquifers, and imported water. For your information, Currently, 20 countries and 22 territories lack a permanent natural river, though some feature streams or seasonal watercourses like wadis. The Arabian Peninsula stands out as the largest subregion globally without any permanent natural rivers, relying instead on wadis.

If we have your attention now, read on to find 8 such countries that don’t have any rivers and how they manage their water resources.

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