🌆 Alexandria

Egypt · Africa · 31.20°N, 29.92°E

Alexandria is a major city in Egypt. Lying at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, it extends about 40 km (25 mi) along the country's northern coast. It is Egypt's principal seaport, the second largest city after Cairo, and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was one of the largest and most important cities of antiquity and a leading hub for science, culture, and scholarship.

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Country	Egypt
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	31.20°N, 29.92°E · view on map

Alexandria is in Egypt, a country in Africa. For the living forecast here, open World Weather; Alexandria’s population and history are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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