Cairo - Wikipedia
WEBCairo (/ ˈ k aɪ r oʊ / ⓘ KY-roh; Arabic: القاهرة, romanized: al-Qāhirah, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [el.qɑ(ː)ˈheɾɑ] ⓘ) is the capital of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate, and is the country's largest city, being home to more than 10 million people. [6]
New Administrative Capital - Wikipedia
WEBThe New Administrative Capital (NAC) [1] [2] (Arabic: العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة, romanized: al-ʿĀṣima al-ʾIdārīya al-Jadīda), is a new urban community in Cairo Governorate, Egypt and a satellite of Cairo City. It is planned to be Egypt's new capital and has been under construction since 2015. [3]
What Is The Capital City Of Egypt? - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 4, 2017 · Cairo is Egypt’s capital city and also the most populous city in the country. The city is located in Lower Egypt which is a section of Egypt encompassing the fertile Nile delta and the land between Upper Egypt and the northern Mediterranean coast.
A new city is rising in Egypt. But is it what the country needs? - CNN
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Egypt is building a new city, known as the "New Administrative Capital," 30 miles east of Cairo. Construction on the 270-square-mile area began in 2016, and once complete it could hold as...
Cairo | Egypt, Meaning, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Cairo, city, capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Africa. Founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century, the city lies on the banks of the Nile near ancient Memphis. In modern times it has become a major center of higher education and a cultural capital of the Middle East.
New Administrative Capital (NAC) | Egypt, Plans, & Cairo Area
WEBSep 3, 2024 · New Administrative Capital (NAC), city, Al-Qāhirah muḥāfaẓah (governorate), Egypt. It is located on the outskirts of Cairo and is being built with the intent of serving as the country’s capital.
What is the Capital of Egypt? - Mappr
WEBCairo is the capital of Egypt. Cairo is home to one of the world’s seven wonders, the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cairo is not only Egypt’s largest city but also the largest city in Africa. Cairo serves as a critical economic, political, and …
Cairo summary | Britannica
WEBCairo , Arabic Al-Qāhirah, City (pop., 2006: city, 7,786,640; 2007 est.: urban agglom., 16,100,000), capital of Egypt. Located on the banks of the Nile River near the site of a Roman city captured by the Arabs in 641, Al-Fusṭāṭ was first built by the Arabs as a …
Egypt’s New Administrative Capital: In pictures | CNN
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Egypt is building a new city, known as the "New Administrative Capital," 30 miles east of Cairo. Construction on the 270-square-mile area began in 2016, and once complete it could hold as many as...
Cairo Capital of Egypt Geography and Facts - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 30, 2018 · Cairo is the capital of the north African country of Egypt. It is one of the largest cities in the world and it is the largest in Africa. Cairo is known as being a very densely populated city as well as being the center of Egypt's culture and politics.