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Aswan Governorate

Aswan is one of the governorates of South Upper Egypt region

that includes Suhag, Qena, Aswan, Red Sea, and Luxor. It is the

southern gate of Egypt and the liaison between northern and

southern parts of the Nile Valley and between Egypt and Africa
as well.

In the course of comprehensive development, New Aswan City,

on the west bank of the Nile, was planned and is situated at 10

km north of Aswan city, which accommodates 70.000 people.

The Aswan River Port, on Nasser Lake, was also developed to
streamline passengers transport, and increase trade between

Egypt and Sudan.

Agriculture is the main activity in the governorate, which is

famous for growing sugar-cane, hibiscus, wheat, dates and

henna.

The governorate contributes as well to industry, most important

industries include: sugar, chemicals fertilizers, phosphate, and
fish preparing and packing.

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