Where is Alexandria?
Alexandria is a city in Alexandria, Egypt. Its population is about 5.3M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alexandria located?
Alexandria is a city in Alexandria, Egypt, located at 31.2018°N, 29.9158°E.
Which country is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is in Egypt.
What is the population of Alexandria?
The population of Alexandria is approximately 5.3M inhabitants.
What region is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is located in the Alexandria region of Egypt.
How far is Alexandria from Cairo?
Alexandria is approximately 180 km from Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is in the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What are the coordinates of Alexandria?
The geographic coordinates of Alexandria are 31.2018°N, 29.9158°E.
What cities are near Alexandria?
Cities near Alexandria include: Cairo.
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