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New Valley Governorate
New valley is by far one of the largest governorates in Egypt. The
governorate enjoys by far the hugest phosphate reserves in Abo-
Tartour region. Thus, an integrated industrial complex is to be
established in the area for phosphoric acid production.
New Valley governorate embraces several tourist attractions,
most important of which are: Hibis Temple that dates back to
550 BC, Bagwat Tombs which date back to the second and third
century and have 263 structures in shape of domes embracing in
the middle point one of Egypt's oldest churches - the Exodus
Church. The governorate also enjoys all elements of curative
tourism since it has hot and sulfuric springs, as well as a
pollution-free dry climate.
Moreover, the governorate has a lot of diversified investment
opportunities in the agricultural activities in Toshka, East
Oweinat and Farafra. With regard to industrial investments, an
industrial zone in al-kharga was established over 180 feddans as
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