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Dakahlia Governorate

Dakahlia Governorate is considered the base of the Nile Delta;

and one of the oldest governorates of Egypt. It was named so after

Dakahla village, an old village that lies currently in Al- Zarqa

Region Markaz, in Damietta governorate.

Capital:

Mansoura City

National Day:

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Dakahlia celebrates its National Day on May 7 every year,
which marks the anniversary of the victory of Mansoura on the

Crusade and capturing of King Louis IX, King of France in 1250.

Emblem:

It contains two branches of leaves as a symbol of agriculture; it

also includes a gear of a machine as a symbol of industry in the

governorate.

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