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Amreya

Amreya (Arabic: العامرية) is a city in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.

Amreya
العامرية
Amreya is located in Egypt
Amreya
Amreya
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 31°06′16″N 29°45′58″E / 31.104538°N 29.766226°E / 31.104538; 29.766226
Country Egypt
GovernorateAlexandria
CityAmreya
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Geography

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Amreya is situated approximately latitude 30° 50' 56" North, longitude 29° 36' 42" East. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, which has influenced the city's historical involvement in maritime trade. The city is located approx. 200 kms west of the Egyptian capital, Cairo and 20 kms from Alexandria downtown.

Economy

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Amreya's economy is predominantly industrial, with a focus on manufacturing and production.[1] The city is home to several industrial zones and factories that produce a wide range of goods, including textiles,[2] chemicals, plastics, and food products.

Landmarks

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Amreya is home to the Borg El Arab Stadium, the ninth largest association football stadium in the world, seating 86,000.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ "Egypt plans to develop existing free zones, introduce more starting from Alexandria". EgyptToday. 2023-07-30. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  2. ↑ "Egypt cotton exports record high revenues despite Russia-Ukraine war - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  3. ↑ Abdelaziz, Ahmed (2023-07-26). "Borg el-Arab Stadium: Unveiling Egypt's Modern Sporting Jewel - Stadiums World". Retrieved 2023-08-19.


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