Amreya
Amreya
العامرية | |
|---|---|
Amreya Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 31°06′16″N 29°45′58″E / 31.104538°N 29.766226°E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Alexandria |
| City | Amreya |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Amreya (Arabic: العامرية) is a city in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
Geography
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
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
Amreya is home to the Borg El Arab Stadium, the ninth largest association football stadium in the world, seating 86,000.[3]
References
- ^ "Egypt plans to develop existing free zones, introduce more starting from Alexandria". EgyptToday. 2023-07-30. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Abdelaziz, Ahmed (2023-07-26). "Borg el-Arab Stadium: Unveiling Egypt's Modern Sporting Jewel - Stadiums World". Retrieved 2023-08-19.
See also