Suez Governorate
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| Suez Governorate | ||
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Suez Governorate on the map of Egypt |
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| Country | ||
| Seat | Suez (capital) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17,840 km2 (6,890 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 607,775 | |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
Suez Governorate (Egyptian 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.
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Ports[edit]
There are five ports in the Suez Governorate; namely El-Sokhna port, Tewfiq port, Adabeya port, petrol basin port, and El-Atka fishing port.
Natural resources[edit]
Natural resources in the Suez Governorate include limestone, clay, coal, petroleum, marble, and lime.
Exports[edit]
The chief exports of Suez are papayas.
Tourist attractions[edit]
- Ein El-Sokhna, a well known recreational and medical destination.
- Moses' springs
- Judaic Hill at El-Khoor
Public Free Zone[edit]
In 1975, the Suez Public Free Zone was established. It is divided between two main locations: Port Tewfik and Adabeya.
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Coordinates: 29°59′N 32°33′E / 29.983°N 32.550°E
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