It is located centrally in the country, primarily on the west bank of the Nile River, directly opposite the capital Cairo, of which it is part of the Greater Cairo Metropolitan Area.
Capital: The city of Giza (Al Jizah).
Most famous landmarks: The Pyramid of Giza (with the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the Sphinx, and nearby ancient sites such as Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis (the ancient capital of Egypt).
Economy: Tourism (a top global destination due to the pyramids).
Agriculture (grain, cotton, vegetables, dates – especially in the Nile Valley).
Industry: A major industrial center with zones such as 6th of October and Sheikh Zayed).
Geography: It comprises a narrow, fertile strip along the Nile River and vast desert areas to the west (including the Bahariya Oasis).
It's a mix of ancient history, modern urban growth, and industry, and is located right next to Cairo—hence the enormous traffic and influx of tourists.
In short: the province of the pyramids, but also a densely populated, industrial, and agriculturally important area in the heart of Egypt.
No comments:
Post a Comment