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Prince Omar Tousoon of Alexandria: A Friend of the Poor and Symbol of National Unity
Over a hundred years ago, was born a prince among men: a patriotic fighter, a global thinker, a humble wealthy man. On Sunday, September 8, 1872, Prince Omar Tousoon was born in Alexandria. Tousoon was a descendant of the family of Sultan Muhammad Ali; his grandfather was Khedive Said Pasha. However, by the age of…
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Presidential Decrees in Egypt, from 2004 to 2007, categorized by key items
Egypt’s Presidential Decrees according to years » 2007 November 2007 Presidential decree No. 362 of 2007 of establishing the Supreme Council for the Peaceful Purposes of Nuclear Power. 8/11/2007 Presidential decree No. 363 of 2007 of forming board of directors of the National Authority for Education and Quality Assurance. , 8/11/2007 – Presidential decree No. 358 of…
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List of Egypt’s Prime Ministers and their tenures under rulers from Khedive Ismail to Hosni Mubarak
Timeline of Prime Ministers and their tenures in Egypt from Khedivate to modern republic 1. Prime Ministers During Ruler President Hosni Mubarak (1981–2011) 2. Prime Ministers During Ruler President Anwar El-Sadat (1970–1981) 3. Prime Ministers During Ruler Gamal Abdel Nasser (1956–1970) 4. Prime Ministers During Ruler Gen. Mohamed Naguib (1953–1954) 5. Prime Minister During Ruler…
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Egypt’s four main regions: Their sizes and other features
Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa, it spans 1.2 million km², making it one of the largest countries in the region. Capital Cairo – the political, cultural, and economic heart of Egypt. Egypt’s four main regions Egypt is geographically divided into four main regions: Climate Egypt’s climate varies by region: Water Resources…
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Major General John Mark Inienger: ECOMOG Commander and Nigerian Military Icon in the Liberian Civil War
A look at Major General John Mark Inienger, ECOMOG Liberia, Nigerian military history, First Liberian Civil War, ECOWAS peacekeeping, Monrovia 1994, Nigerian generals, African peacekeeping missions Who Was Major General John Mark Inienger? Major General John Mark Inienger was a distinguished Nigerian military officer and a central figure in regional peacekeeping during the turbulent 1990s.…
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Map of Cairo, Egypt Showing East, West, North and South
📌 1. Geographic Location and the Grand Capital Cairo is located in northern Egypt, on the eastern bank of the Nile River, just south of the Nile Delta. The city extends across several governorates within “Greater Cairo,” including Giza and Shubra El-Kheima, with a population of approximately 20 million in the metropolitan area. 🏙️ 2.…
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Cairo: History, Culture, and Modern Importance
Cairo, the sprawling capital of Egypt, is a city that never ceases to captivate. Situated on the banks of the mighty Nile, it’s more than just a city—it’s a living chronicle of human civilization. Home to over 8 million residents and welcoming millions more each day, Cairo stands as the largest metropolis in the Arab…
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Egypt’s Administrative Divisions: A Guide to Governorates, Cities, and Villages
Egypt has evolved from its Pharaonic roots into a modern republic with a sophisticated system of administrative governance. Spanning more than 1 million square kilometers and housing over 106 million citizens, Egypt is meticulously divided into multiple levels of administrative units that serve as the foundation for governance, development, and public services. Understanding these divisions…
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Egypt’s Five Remarkable Oases: Farafra, Bahariya, Dakhla, Kharga, and Siwa: A Closer Look
Egypt’s Western Desert, known as the Libyan Desert, is home to five remarkable oases—Farafra, Bahariya, Dakhla, Kharga, and Siwa. These isolated green havens punctuate over 1.3 million square kilometers of arid terrain and offer not only unique landscapes but windows into millennia of human adaptation, culture, and survival . The Libyan Desert: A Realm of…
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Location of Egypt: Geographic Facts About Egypt that You Need to Know
Discover essential details about the location of Egypt including its borders, coordinates, natural features, and strategic importance on the world map The Arab Republic of Egypt is located in the north-eastern corner of Africa and south-western Asia. It is bounded on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, on the east by Palestine and Israel, on…