Alexandria Governorate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Alexandria Governorate?Northern Egypt, along the Mediterranean coast, northwest of the Nile Delta
2. How big is Alexandria Governorate?Approximately 2,818 square kilometers
3. How many people live in Alexandria Governorate?Over 4.7 million people (as of March 2015)
4. What is the population density?Approximately 1,700 people per square kilometer
5. What is the industrial concentration?40% of Egypt's total industries are located here
6. Why is Alexandria important for trade?It has Egypt's biggest harbor, which ships goods in and out of the country. This helps trade with many other nations.

Governorate: A primary administrative division within Egypt, functioning as a regional governmental unit.
Mediterranean Sea: A major sea connecting Europe, Africa, and Western Asia, historically vital for trade and cultural diffusion.
Nile Delta: The fertile alluvial plain formed by the Nile River's branching into the Mediterranean Sea, a crucial agricultural region.
Urban Governorate: A governorate that is also a major city, characterized by high population density and significant administrative and economic functions.