North Sinai Governorate
North Sinai Governorate |
— Governorate of Egypt — |
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North Sinai Governorate on the map of Egypt |
Country |
Egypt |
Seat |
Arish (capital) |
Area |
• Total |
27,574 km2 (10,646.4 sq mi) |
Population (2006) |
• Total |
339,752 |
• Density |
12.3/km2 (31.9/sq mi) |
Time zone |
EET (UTC+2) |
North Sinai Governorate (Arabic: محافظة شمال سيناء Muḥāfaẓat Shimāl Sīnāʾ) is one of the governorates of Egypt. Located in the eastern part of the country, it encompasses the northern half of the Sinai Peninsula. Its capital is the city of Arish.
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