Several hundred thousand water birds winter in the delta, including the world's largest concentrations of little gulls and whiskered terns. thefield.value = "" The Suez Canal is just to the right of the delta. Favorite Add to Egypt Vintage Travel Poster - Poster Paper, Sticker or Canvas Print / … Other animals found in the delta include frogs, turtles, tortoises, mongooses, and the Nile monitor. Outside of major cities, population density in the delta averages 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) or more. Here's a satelite picture of the Nile Delta: function clearText(thefield){ The map thus draws attention to a problem that cannot be viewed in isolation from the social and economic situation of the country. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Winter temperatures are normally in the range of 9 °C (48 °F) at nights to 19 °C (66 °F) in the daytime. Mediterranean and Nile Delta Concession Map February 2020. The low-lying Nile Delta area in particular is vulnerable to sea level rise associated with global warming. } Eratosthenes gave a precise description of the Cataract-Nile: It has a similar shape to a backwards letter N. The Delta begins slightly down-river from Cairo. Food shortages resulting from climate change could lead to seven million "climate refugees" by the end of the 21st century. a='