Capital: The city of Ismailia (named after Khedive Ismail Pasha), situated on the western bank of the Suez Canal at Lake Timsah (Lac Timsah).
Location: Between Port Said Governorate (north) and Suez Governorate (south).
The Suez Canal forms much of its eastern border, including the Great Bitter Lake.
Part of it lies in the Sinai Peninsula (Asia), the rest in Africa → therefore sometimes called "Afro-Asian." History: The modern city of Ismailia was founded in 1863 during the construction of the Suez Canal by Ferdinand de Lesseps.
The governorate took its current form around 1960.
The area has ancient roots (pre-dynastic and pharaonic times, possibly biblical Pithom/Succoth).
Economy & Characteristics: Strong ties to the Suez Canal (port, shipping, and administrative activities).
Agriculture along the Ismailia Canal (Sweet Water Canal) → vegetables, fruits (mangoes, strawberries), livestock, and fish farming.
Known for beautiful gardens, lakes, a peaceful atmosphere, and nicknamed "Little Paris" or "city of beauty and enchantment" due to its French influences and green appearance.
Universities (Suez Canal University), museums, and military bases.
In short: a canal governorate with a strategic location, green oases in the desert, historical ties to the Suez Canal, and a relaxed, green atmosphere compared to other Egyptian cities.
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