Dakhla Oasis

Dakhla is one of seven oases of the Libyan desert, in Egypt. It is about 350 kilometres (220 mi) to the west of the Nile valley. It lies between the oases of Farafra and Kharga. Dakkhla measures about 80 kilometres (50 mi) east to west, and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north to south. The name translates as "inner oasis". "outer oasis" is the name for Kharga oasis. Dakhla is about 220 kilometres (140 mi) to the southeast of Farafra. There are buses that run between the different oases. These buses also connect them to the rest of Egypt. The biggest cities are Mut and Qasr. Mut is the biggest city, with about 15.000 people. There are fifteen other settlements. In 2003, it was estimated that about 75.000 people live in Dakhla oasis.

Agriculture is very important in the oasis, but it likely doesn't produce much profit. The goods produced are dates, olives, millet and other grains that are adapted to the climate. Animal feed such as Alfalfa is also produced. Wine, different citrus fruits, apricots and figs are also grown. There is some tourism, but very little.