It is a city that belongs to Egypt and located on the Mediterranean coast. Alexandria is used as İskenderiye in Turkish. It has the feature of being the second biggest city in Egypt. It is regarded as the largest settlement in the Mediterranean with its population. Alexandria ship harbors were also accepted as one of the important structures of the city. Because trade is very developed in Alexandria and the volume of maritime trade is also very large. As Egypt's main trading port, it has a great contribution to the country's economy. The city is located in the west of Cairo. It is located approximately 183 kilometers north of Cairo. It is officially registered in the center of the province of Alexandria.

The city has a modern look. Modern construction shows itself all over the city. The rectangular planned structures almost resemble the checkerboard. The city has this appearance due to the expansionist policy of Europe. As such, it has a different view from other Islamic cities. Today, the population of the city is generally located on the coastline. The city has an aesthetic appearance with colonial buildings, restaurants and old buildings. The industry in the city makes important contributions to the city. The cotton industry is very developed. Sorting and pressing are advanced. Apart from these, dyeing and weaving work also has an important place. The city is connected to all parts of the country by iron, road, and air. There is no problem with transportation. As a result of the breeding work initiated in 1950, marshes were made functional.

Alexandria Ship Ports

The port is located between the Nile Delta and the Mediterranean as the western border. This place is located as the main port of Egypt. It also makes serious contributions to the city and country economy. According to the 2012 census, approximately 18 million tons of cargo were processed at the port. Again, according to the data of the same year, approximately 2 million container operations were realized. The port is in an important position due to the economic advantages it provides. The size of the building is about 23 square kilometers. The area of ​​the port is 16 square kilometers. Alexandria ship ports offer significant benefits to the country and the city due to its location. The fact that many passengers use the port every year reveals the importance of the port. The port is located at 31 degrees north and 20 degrees east latitudes.