| Suez Governorate |
| — Governorate of Egypt — |
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 Egypt |
| Seat |
Suez (capital) |
| Area |
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17,840 km2 (6,890 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) |
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510,935 |
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28.640/km2 (74.177/sq mi) |
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EET (UTC+2) |
Suez Governorate (Arabic: محافظة السويس Muḥāfaẓa as Suwais) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country and is coterminous with the city of Suez. It is situated north of the Gulf of Suez.
There are five ports in the Suez Governorate; namely El-Sokhna port, Tewfiq port, Adabeya port, petrol basin port, and El-Atka fishing port.
[edit] Natural resources
Natural resources in the Suez Governorate include limestone, clay, coal, petroleum, marble, and lime.
[edit] Exports
The chief exports of Suez are papayas.
[edit] Tourist attractions
- Ein El-Sokhna, a well known recreational and medical destination.
- Moses' springs
- Judaic Hill at El-Khoor.
[edit] Public Free Zone
In 1975, the Suez Public Free Zone was established. It is divided between two main locations:
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Coordinates: 29°59′N 32°33′E / 29.983°N 32.55°E / 29.983; 32.55
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