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'''Alexandria governorate''' ({{lang-ar|'''الإسكندرية'''}}) is one of the [[governorates of Egypt|governorates]] of [[Egypt]], located in the north of the country, lying directly on the [[Mediterranean Sea]] which makes it one of the most important harbours in Egypt. With Cairo and Giza, it is one of three [[governorate]]s in the country that are also [[municipality|municipalities]].
'''Alexandria governorate''' ({{lang-ar|'''محافظةالإسكندرية'''}}) is one of the [[governorates of Egypt|governorates]] of [[Egypt]], located in the north of the country, lying directly on the [[Mediterranean Sea]] which makes it one of the most important harbours in Egypt. With Cairo and Giza, it is one of three [[governorate]]s in the country that are also [[municipality|municipalities]].


The governorate's capital is [[Alexandria]], the home of the [[Bibliotheca Alexandrina]], the world famous library that was burnt down in antiquity but has since been rebuilt, with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) finishing in 2002. Alexandria is now considered to be the second capital of Egypt, once was during the early days of the [[Ancient Rome|Romans]].
The governorate capital is [[Alexandria]], the home of the [[Bibliotheca Alexandrina]], the world famous library that was burnt down in antiquity. in 2003 the Library stands again as a window in this great city inspiring the world and building a bridge between the nations, it was rebuilt in cooperation with the [[UNESCO]] and international donations. Alexandria is now considered to be the second capital of Egypt, once was during the early days of the [[Ancient Rome|Romans]].


Alexandria has a population of more than 4 million inhabitants and a surface area equal to 2,900 km². Due to the intermediate geographical location of Egypt it usually has all four seasons, but as Alexandria lies directly on the sea it is considered to be mostly cooler than all the other governorates with an averagely higher humidity.
Alexandria has a population of more than 4 million inhabitants and a surface area equal to 2,900 km². Due to the intermediate geographical location of Egypt it usually has all four seasons, but as Alexandria lies directly on the sea it is considered to be mostly cooler than all the other governorates with an averagely higher humidity.

Revision as of 21:17, 3 December 2009

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Alexandria governorate (Template:Lang-ar) is one of the governorates of Egypt, located in the north of the country, lying directly on the Mediterranean Sea which makes it one of the most important harbours in Egypt. With Cairo and Giza, it is one of three governorates in the country that are also municipalities.

The governorate capital is Alexandria, the home of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the world famous library that was burnt down in antiquity. in 2003 the Library stands again as a window in this great city inspiring the world and building a bridge between the nations, it was rebuilt in cooperation with the UNESCO and international donations. Alexandria is now considered to be the second capital of Egypt, once was during the early days of the Romans.

Alexandria has a population of more than 4 million inhabitants and a surface area equal to 2,900 km². Due to the intermediate geographical location of Egypt it usually has all four seasons, but as Alexandria lies directly on the sea it is considered to be mostly cooler than all the other governorates with an averagely higher humidity.

Population

Neighborhood Population
Al Montazh 1,190,287
Sharak (East) 985,786
Wassat (Middle) 520,450
Al Gomrok 145,558
Agamy 386,374
Al Amriya 845,845
Borg Al-Arab 113,209
Total 4,187,509

Data Record 1/1 2008

File:BA day.jpg
Entrance to the library

Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Front Page Official website of the Library

31°10′N 29°53′E / 31.167°N 29.883°E / 31.167; 29.883

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