What is Alexandria Governorate?
[[File:Alexander_the_Great,_Ny_Carlsberg_Glyptotek,_Copenhagen_(15727113855).jpg|thumb|Alexander the Great]] [[Image:Flag of Alexandria.svg|right|250px]] [[Image:Coat of Arms - Alexandria, Egypt.svg|right|200px]] '''Alexandria Governorate''' ({{lang-ar|محافظة الإسكندرية}} ''Muḥāfẓet El Eskenderiya'') is one of the governorates of [[Egypt]]. The city of [[Alexandria]] was historically the capital of Egypt. Later [[Fustat]] was built, and this became Cairo. Today the governorate is considered second in importance to the [[Cairo Governorate]]. It is on the northern [[coast]] of Egypt, on the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. It is one of the most important harbours in Egypt. == Tourism == Alexandria has a diverse history. It was occupied by several cultures through the years. Alexandria has many historic sites and several monuments . === Monuments === * [[Bibliotheca Alexandrina]] * Citadel of Qaitbay * Graeco-Roman Museum * Alexandria National Museum * Royal Jewelry Museum * Serapeum Temple * Pompey's Pillar * Roman Amphitheatre * [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]] === Gardens === * Al Montaza Gardens * Al Shallalat Gardens * Antoniadis Garden * El-Nozha Garden * International Park of Alexandria == Education == Alexandria Governorate follows the Egyptian Educational System in its public schools and universities. === Most important educational institutes === * [[Bibliotheca Alexandrina]] ( Alexandria Library) * Alexandria University * Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport * Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology in New Borg El Arab city. * The city of scientific research and Technological Applications * Pharos University == Sports == Alexandria governorate most common sport is football and has three main stadiums which are: * Borg El Arab Stadium * Alexandria Stadium * Haras El-Hedoud Stadium == Transportation == === Ports === * Alexandria Port * Al Dekheila Port. ( The second largest port in Alexandria Governorate after Alexandria Port). * Abu Qir Port * Eastern Port. (One of the oldest