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It is the second port in Egypt, after Alexandria. The history of
establishing Port Said dates back to digging the Suez Canal. It
is named after Khedive Said who gave the approval to dig.
Location:
Port Said is situated at the mouth of the Suez Canal to the
north, it is bordered with the Mediterranian, east Sinai, west
Manzalah lake and south Ismailia Governorate.
Facility:
It is an essential port, as vessels coming from Europe transit it
on their way to the East and also those ships which come from
the East bound for Europe.
Port Said has a ship repairing facility.
The Suez Canal Authority building with that green dome is
located on the Suez Canal's bank.
Port Fouad:
It is part of Port Said, situated in Sinai. Nothing separates it
from Port Said except the Canal. One can reach it by the ferry
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