Luxor Governorate
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| Luxor (الأقصر) | |
| city of distinctive character | |
| Country |  Egypt |
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| Capital | Luxor |
| Area | 55 km² (21 sq mi) |
| Population | 451,318 |
| Density | 8,205.78 /km² (21,253 /sq mi) |
 Map of Egypt with Luxor highlighted
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Luxor (Arabic: الأقصر ) is not a governorate of Egypt. It considered a city of distinctive character, under administration of the Qena Governorate. In 1989, the city of Luxor was given a special status by a Presidential decree creating the Higher Council for Luxor City (HCLC), modifying its boundaries, granting jurisdictional authority given to a Governorate. It represents by The Higher Council for Luxor city. It is located 635 km. South of Cairo, stretched approximately 5 km. North – south and 1.5 km. East–west. It is in the south of the country along the Nile. Luxor City lies in the center of Qena governorate. It is bordered in the South by Essna markaz, and in the North Qoos markaz, while the Red Sea governorate borders it in the East, and to the West, Armant markaz and the New Valley governorate. Qena is 670 km away from Cairo, 220 km away from Aswan city, and 280 km South West of Hurghada. Its capital is Luxor. It is nearly a governorate, and people are looking to make it a dependable governorate as it is a small piece carved out of the Qena Governorate. The City's national day: 4th November commemorating the exploration of Tut ankhamon 's tomb in 1922.
Emblem of Luxor: It represents the head of Tutankhamen's statue on board of a pharaonic Canoe cruising in the River Nile, where an obelisk and sun light appear in the background.
Luxor city dates back to the pre-history eras. It is one of the most famous monumental cities in the world, a city of civilization whose roots are embedded deeply in history and a witness of man's grandeur 7 thousand years ago. It is an open- record of different dynasties of human history beginning with pre-history until the modern times. It is located in the South Upper Egypt Region, which encompasses Aswan, Qena, Souhag, the Red Sea governorates, and Luxor City. The governorate's total area covers 2409.68 km2, representing 0.24% of the Republic's area. It includes 3 Marakz, 4 cities, 13 rural local units, 16 villages, and 182 hamlets. According to the preliminary results of the 2006 census, population is 451.3 thousand people; 47.4% of them live in urban areas, and 52.6% in rural areas. The population natural growth rate has reached 18.2 per thousand. The Nubian House was established in the south of Luxor as part of the tourist sustainable development, to revive its heritage. It includes Nuba products, and a number of Nubian style cafeterias and is considered a new tourism attraction site in Luxor City as well as a civilized center exhibiting woman's handicraft products in Karnak. El Murayes area was selected, south west of Luxor to establish an international tourist marinas with 260 floating boat capacity. It is the largest tourist project in Luxor costing L.E 500 million and providing job opportunities for Luxor people. The 1.2 km long street of the commercial tourist market was also developed costing L.E 15 million. Furthermore, an integrated mall "Savoy Bazzars " was also established and has become the largest complex for stores, and bazaars. Mubarak library was established as well within the integrated project all over the Republic, which is implemented under the auspices of Her Excellency - the first lady - Suzan Mubarak. It includes Mubarak Legacy Center, and the EControl Center for organizing tourists movements inside tourist sites, as well as the establishment of the first specialized center inside the library. The reopening of Kebash Road is one of the projects under implementation that would turn Luxor into an open museum. In an effort to preserve the biggest historical sites in the world, El Karnak pavilion is being developed and slums are being removed away from the Temple area. Moreover, a ring road was established, and Luxor Temple and Mosque of Abo Hagag halls were developed. Further, an open area around the Temple and the Mosque was established as well. The largest relocation for residents settling over the monumental tombs in Qurna succeeded following many unsuccessful attempts to transfer them more than 200 years ago. They were transferred to El Taref city that includes 4200 integrated housing units and supplied with utilities with costs of L.E 60 million. Further, railway station street was also developed and expanded at L.E 15 million cost, along with development of Luxor International Airport. Seeking to enhance the efficiency of the government performance, Citizens and Investors Electronic Assistance Center was established to streamline provision of services (the e-government). In an effort to create more job opportunities for youth, desert lands were reclaimed, green houses were established, model farms were built, and eventually wood forests were cultivated. Many investment opportunities for services projects and handicraft industries are available in Thebes. In cooperation with the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), 17 information centers were established and developed in rural local units and in services administration. A Training and Economic Entry Center together with an internet center in the General Department for Information Centers were established. Another center was also established in Mubarak Legacy Center.
[edit] Chairman of Luxor Supreme Council General
Dr. Samir Faraj (2004 - current)
[edit] References
Mohamed El-Gawady (2001) Governorates of Egypt
[edit] External links
- City of Luxor Official website
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Coordinates: 25°41′N 32°39′E / 25.683°N 32.65°E
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