Alexandria, Egypt · Africa
Alexandria sits on the route: 20 minutes from Abū Qīr.
Alexandria is a major city located in Alexandria, Egypt. With a population of 5,263,542, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Alexandria sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alexandria to your route.
The siege of Alexandria was a series of skirmishes and battles occurring between the forces of Julius Caesar, Cleopatra VII, Arsinoe IV, and Ptolemy XIII, between 48 and 47 BC. During this time Caesar was engaged in a civil war against remaining Republican forces.
The siege was lifted by relief forces arriving fromRead more
Syria. After a battle contesting those forces' crossing of the Nile delta, Ptolemy XIII and Arsinoe's forces were defeated.
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Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 31.2018 latitude, 29.9158 longitude.
Alexandria has a population of approximately 5,263,542 people, making it a major city in Egypt.
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