What is an oasis ?

An oasis :
is an isolated area of vegetation in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source. Oases also provide habitat for animals and even humans if the area is big enough.
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Oases are formed from underground rivers or aquifers such as an artesian aquifer, where water can reach the surface naturally by pressure or by man made wells.


The location of oases has been of critical importance for trade and transportation routes in desert areas.

Oasis in the Libyan part of the desert  

Growing PlantsPeople who live in an oasis must manage land and water use carefully,fields must be irrigated to grow plants like dates, figs, olives, and apricots. The most important plant in an oasis is the date palm which forms the upper layer. These palm trees provide shade for smaller trees like peach trees, which form the middle layer. By growing plants in different layers, the farmers make best use of the soil and water. Many vegetables are also grown and some cereals, such as wheat, barley and millet are grown where there is more moisture.

Examples of oases:

Oases of Egypt like ,Siwa , Farafra, Bahariya ,Dakhla ,and Kharga and also Farafra, and Faiyum Oases .

I will write on each one later .
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Safari in Egypt

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MR