Suez Governorate

Suez Governorate
Governorate
Flag
Suez Governorate on the map of Egypt
Country	Egypt
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)

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.

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

• Suez Canal
• Suez crisis

External links

• Official website
• Ministry of Trade and Industry Free Zones site

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Coordinates: 29°59′N 32°33′E / 29.983°N 32.550°E / 29.983; 32.550