Qalyubia Governorate
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| Qalyubia Governorate | |||
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| — Governorate of Egypt — | |||
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| Country |  Egypt |
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| Seat | Banha (capital) | ||
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| • Total | 1,001 km2 (386 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| • Total | 4,237,003 | ||
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
Qalyubia Governorate (Arabic: محافظة القليوبية Muḥāfaẓa al Qalyūbīya) is one of the governorates of Egypt. Located in Lower Egypt, it is situated north of Cairo in the Nile Delta region. Its capital is Banha.
[edit] Cities
Cities in the Qalyubia Governorate include:
[edit] Economy
Qalyubia is known for its agricultural production of crops, fruits and vegetables. The most important of these crops include maize, cotton, wheat, citrus fruits, bananas, oranges and apricots.
Qalyubia is also the leading Egyptian governorate in the production of chicken and eggs.
[edit] External links
- Qalyubia Governorate Official website
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