<p>Abu Dhabi may be a desert country, but its daily <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/03/business/energy-environment/03iht-rbogwater.html?_r=1&amp;ref=water" title="link to full story">water</a> consumption per person is higher than that in most places in the world, at about 650 liters, or 170 gallons. In the United States, for example, daily consumption is 300 liters per person, and in many European countries, it is less than half that. The desalinated water is used for golf courses, agriculture and car washes. As much as half is used to water public spaces. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/03/business/energy-environment/03iht-rbogwater.html?_r=1&amp;ref=water" title="link to story">more</a>&nbsp;(Source: The New York Times)</p>