Alexandria: The Jewel of the Mediterranean and Its Economic Renaissance
Source: jaguarjj from Getty Images Imagine a city with rich cultural significance built on ancient stones that tells a story of its bygone era. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria, the second-largest city in Egypt and an important economic hub, is a place where the past and present intertwine, from the grandeur of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, to the feel of warm sand between your toes. Once home to the Great Library, the city was the intellectual hub of the ancient world. With a population of 5.2 million, it is the biggest city on the Mediterranean Sea, the sixth-largest in the Arab world, and the ninth-largest in Africa. The city stretches about 40 kilometers along Egypt’s northern coast and is a popular destination for tourists. The city plays a key role in the industry, especially because of its natural gas and oil pipelines from Suez. It is also Egypt’s main seaport and a significant industrial center. The History Rich with Economic Growth Image View more by jayanata fr...