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Irrigation in Asia in figures

Year of publication 1999

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 236

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

Series title FAO Water Reports

Series number 18

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This report presents the results of the AQUASTAT survey performed in 21 countries in Asia in 1997 and 1998, relying as much as possible on country-based statistics and information contained in national publications. A general summary presents a synopsis on water resources development, irrigation and drainage in the region, and country profiles describe the specific situation of each country.

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