Suez Governorate
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| Country |  Egypt |
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| Seat | Suez (capital) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17,840 km2 (6,890 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 607,775 | |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Suez Governorate (Egyptian Arabic: محافظة السويس Muḥāfaẓa as Suwais) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country and is coterminous with the city of Suez. It is situated north of the Gulf of Suez.
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Ports
There are five ports in the Suez Governorate; namely El-Sokhna port, Tewfiq port, Adabeya port, petrol basin port, and El-Atka fishing port.
Natural resources
Natural resources in the Suez Governorate include limestone, clay, coal, petroleum, marble, and lime.
Exports
The chief exports of Suez are papayas.
Tourist attractions
- Ein El-Sokhna, a well known recreational and medical destination.
- Moses' springs
- Judaic Hill at El-Khoor.
Public Free Zone
In 1975, the Suez Public Free Zone was established. It is divided between two main locations:
- Port Tewfik.
- Adabeya.
See also
External links
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