Talk:Alexandria

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Short term lettings. If you're thinking of a more lengthly stay (a month or more), why not try renting in Alex. Perhaps surprisingly, lets are easy to come by, coming in a range of prices (from 180LE per week to over 1000LE) and states of repair! Needless to say, it's definitely worth visiting an apartment during the late afternoon* before placing any money down. Landlords/lady's tend to live in the same blocks and will be willing to haggle the rates.

What is an LE? Egyptian currency is EGP, correct?


 * Livres egyptiens, or "Egyptian pounds" in French. See Egypt. (WT-en) Jpatokal 02:57, 23 May 2007 (EDT)

Is the population really "Population: 74.9 million (UN, 2005). "


 * Some nitwit had copied a chunk of Egypt info. It's gone now. (WT-en) Jpatokal 04:44, 28 June 2007 (EDT)

Removed Diving info
I removed this because it talks about the Red Sea diving -- (WT-en) Tim (writeme!) 09:36, 18 August 2007 (EDT)

The Red Sea coast and the Gulf of Aqaba are deservedly popular among divers, owing to their rich marine life and shipwrecks. A large variety of coral, tiny florescent fish, giant turtles, Napoleon wrasse and nurse sharks are just some of the species inhabiting the area. The main dive centers are on the Sinai Peninsular at Sharm el-Sheikh and Ras Muhammad, a national park since 1983. Equipment may be hired and training is available for all levels of ability. Near Sharm el-Sheikh, there is a famous World War II wreck, the SS Thistlegorm and the nearby Straits of Tirian host spectacular offshore reefs, as well as two more wrecks. Live-aboard packages are available from some operators. Conditions vary according to the time of year: in February and March, the extra plankton in the water attracts manta rays and in November and December, the visibility is particularly good. A twice-weekly tour for E£5 can be taken to four islands in the Red Sea, namely Abou Kizan, The Emerald, The Rocky Island and The Two Brothers. For further information, see the Where to Go section or contact the Egyptian State Tourist Office (see General Info section).
 * Note: The Red Sea coral reefs are all protected by law and persons removing ‘souvenirs’ will incur heavy fines.

More removed info
Too general for this guide on Alexandria -- (WT-en) Tim (writeme!) 09:41, 18 August 2007 (EDT)

Nile cruises
There are numerous cruise steamers on the Nile, the majority of which provide a very high standard of service. Vessels usually carry between 50 and 100 passengers, with the facilities varying according to the size of the individual vessel. Contacting a specialist operator is recommended for choosing a Nile cruise. Normally visitors can only book the complete package through a tour operator. Traditional feluccas may also be chartered. For further information, see Nile Cruises in the Where to Go section or contact the Egyptian State Tourist Office (see General Info section).

Golf
There is a public golf club at the foot of the Giza pyramids and there is a Gary Player course at Soma Bay on the Red Sea. Most courses either adjoin or are part of hotels; for instance, the Mena House, which is 15 minutes from Cairo. Other courses include the Alexandria Sporting Club (30 minutes from Alexandria); Jolie Ville (five minutes from Sharm el-Sheikh); Royal Valley Golf Course (25 minutes from Luxor); The Steigenberger Golf Club (30 minutes from Hurghada). The Egyptian State Tourist Office can provide further information (see General Info section).

from Eat
Egyptian cuisine is excellent, combining many of the best traditions of Middle Eastern cooking, and there are both large hotel restaurants and smaller specialist ones throughout the main towns. Some of the larger hotels in Cairo and its environs have kitchens serving top quality cosmopolitan dishes. In the center of Cairo, American-style snack bars are also spreading. Restaurants have waiter service. Although Egypt is a Muslim country, alcohol is available in cafe-style bars and good restaurants. The legal drinking age is 21.

National specialties:

• Foul (bean dishes).

• Stuffed vine leaves.

• Roast pigeon (sometimes stuffed with seasoned rice).

• Grilled aubergines.

• Kebabs.

• Humus (chickpeas).

• Tahina (dip made from sesame seeds).

National drinks:

• Kahwa (thick, strong coffee).

• Shay bil na'na' (mint tea).

• Karkaday (clear, bright red drink made from hibiscus flowers).

• Aswanli (dark beer made in Aswan).

• Stella (most common beer found around Egypt).

• Sakara (another common Egyptian beer).

• Zibib (alcoholic aniseed-flavored drink).

Industry
I quote: 'Alexandria has a tiny industrial section' Borg el arab is a CITY near alexandria where alexandrians work DEDICATED to industry Most of what's south of the Lakes is industrial For anyone who still refuses to accept this please drive on the new ring road for 10 minutes and you'll see that 'tiny industrial section' is plainly.. just wrong. It has one of egypt's largest industrial sectors and probably the largest in cairo

also someone needs to mention the largest port in egypt *coff* much appreciated since I'm not a pro at editing documents like this

thanks --82.29.70.34 21:18, 23 August 2007 (EDT)

What does this mean?
"Cultural centre with mediatheque"

"Mediatheque" is not an English word. Could this French word that I don't know please be translated? Ikan Kekek (talk) 13:31, 5 April 2022 (UTC)