Belqas
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Belqas is a town in the north western corner of the El Dakahleya Governorate, Egypt. It is located at the coordinates .
Belqas comprises in its jurisdictions the well known resort of Gamasa. Belqas is also known for its natural gas fields in the region of Abu Mady. Belqas remains a mainly agricultural region, although it contains some industrial activities such as sugar, rice and plastic factories.
One of the most significant touristic attractions in the jurisdictions of Belqas is the Coptic Orthodox monastery of Saint Demiana.
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