Alexandria
is a key Egyptian city, one of the largest and is only second to
Cairo in terms of population. The city is home to the main seaport
and is situated in the north of the country off the Mediterranean
Sea.
Alexandria is named after its founder “Alexander the Great” who
established the city around 330 BC. The city quickly grew in
size and prominence as a centre for culture, education and government.
Today, the city is home to a number of important industries
mainly seaport and maritime activities.
Alexandria also presents a number of interesting places to visit
such as: ancient ruins, monuments and archaeological sites.
Most notable are; the Alexandria amphitheatre, the Sphinx and
the Alexandria Lighthouse which is one of the seven wonders of
the ancient world.
The city is served by the El Nouzha international airport. It
is also connected to other Egyptian cities by road and rail.
For entertainment, the city has a number of sporting clubs,
hotels, restaurants, resorts, pubs and nightclubs. The Mediterranean
also provides an ample location for indulging in a variety of
water sports.
