Sentences with phrase «coastal belt»

Along India's narrow coastal belt of Mundra in Gujarat State, 500 miles (805 kilometers) northwest of Mumbai, several coal - fired power plants generate electricity so cheaply that authorities for the most part have overlooked damage to fishing and grazing, and harm to the vulnerable mangrove ecosystem.

Most existing efforts are concentrated in a narrow coastal belt, within a kilometre of the coast, while further offshore marine protection efforts are minimal.

This policy of colonization and territorial expansion resulted in the growth of flourishing centers of urban civilization all along the North African coastal belt by the 3rd cent.

Located on Sri Lanka's southern coastal belt is Madu Ganga or Madu River, home to many species of animals and birds from as many as sixty - four islands in Balapitiya town.

Today, the Sequoia sempervirens can be found only in a narrow, cool coastal belt from Monterey, California, in the south to Oregon in the north.

Discover the Croatian coastal belt, spotted with pine, cypress and olive groves on this unique motorcycle adventure.

The Inn's proximity to the green coastal belt of the Garden Route and the timeless Little Karoo allows for easy exploration of the natural wonders, scenic mountain passes and diverse attractions that these 2 regions offer.

Comment: In the past a number of these authorities have been created for Northern Ghana and parts of the coastal belt.

Supporters of some of the defeated parliamentary candidate aspirants, particularly those living along the coastal belt like Kokrobite and others have vowed to vote against the incumbent, Bright Edward Kodzo Demordzi.

«Gbaramatu Kingdom and other communities in the coastal belt of Nigeria, springing from Eastern Obolo / Ibeno in Akwa - Ibom through Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Edo to Ilaje and Ese - Odo in Ondo State account for over 70 per cent of the crude oil and gas output of Nigeria with concomitant devastation of the environment and threats on their means of livelihood.

The President also revealed that plans are underway for the construction of mini-fishing harbours and landing sites across the coastal belt of the country.

Goa is a state located on the west coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan which is 131 km long.

Known to be self employed communities along the coastal belt of the island they were suddenly thrown into a state of destitution and impoverishment.

A train journey in Sri Lanka is extra special because the country has such a diverse terrain that takes you from the coastal belt to up - country splendor and everything in between.

The Cinque Terre include the coastal belt of territory stretching from Punta Mesco, the headland to the west of Monterosso al Mare, up to Portovenere, a strip of land between the sea and the mountains about 15 kilometers long.

This coastal belt of Konkan is also one of the prime areas of India where the endangered species of Olive Ridley Turtles visit to lay their eggs.

But what you may not know is that this coastal belt reads like a list of who's who of little seaside villages close to beaches, rivers, lagoons, sheltered coves, rock pools, nature reserves and hiking trails.

The southern part of the country consists of many steep rivers that carry sand, clay and silt, which enrich the coastal belt and the agricultural areas.

Tribune: The impact of climate change is mostly discussed in terms of global warming, agriculture and health but on Thursday, a seminar organised by Shirkat Gah looked into how the women in Pakistan have been affected by the climatic change in Sindh's coastal belt.