The World PostslidepollajaxWorld Water DayMauritania

World Water Day 2011: Which Nations Are Most At Risk?

Extreme Water Supply Risks Around The World
|

Extreme water security risks across the Middle East and North Africa could lead to political tensions and devastating spikes in global oil prices, according to a new report. The two regions have already experienced months of protests and revolutions, including the ongoing intervention in Libya.

Produced by the U.K.-based risk analysis firm Maplecroft, the 2011 Water Security Risk Index rates both regions as having the least secure water supplies in the world. Among the 18 nations which were categorized as having "extreme risk" were Kuwait, which came in at number two, as well as Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, which followed at number seven and number nine respectively.

Sweden, Guyana, Canada and Russia are among those with the most secure supplies, Reuters is reporting.

Click here for more information and additional rankings.

View the 18 nations ranked as having "extreme risk" water supplies below:

Water Security Risk Index 2011
#1 - Mauritania(01 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Getty )
#2 - Kuwait(02 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#3 - Jordan (03 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#4- Egypt (04 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#5 - Israel (05 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#6 - Niger (06 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#7 - Iraq (07 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP )
#8 - Oman (08 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Getty )
#9 - United Arab Emirates(09 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Getty )
#10 - Syria (10 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#11 - Saudi Arabia (11 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Getty )
#12 - Ukbekistan (12 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#13 - Moldova(13 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#14 - Libya(14 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#15 - Turkmenistan (15 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#16 - Djibouti(16 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#17 - Tunisia(17 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP)
#18 - Algeria (18 of18)
Open Image Modal
(credit:AP )

Our 2024 Coverage Needs You

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.

Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.

to keep our news free for all.

Support HuffPost
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip