Tennis, Egypt
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This article is about the Ancient Egyptian settlement. For the sport in Egypt, see Egyptian Tennis Federation.
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| Coordinates: 31°12′N 32°14′E / 31.2°N 32.233°ECoordinates: 31°12′N 32°14′E / 31.2°N 32.233°E | |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Governorate | Port Said |
| Time zone | EST (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 (UTC) |
Tennis or Tinnis was an ancient city in Egypt. Its modern territory is situated at 31°12′N 32°14′E / 31.2°N 32.233°E, on an island in Manzala Lake, southwest of Port Said.
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The city was founded by migrants from Tanis, after whom the city was named. Tennis was an important port, exporting agricultural products of Egypt, particularly textiles, throughout the Middle East.
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