Port Said is a port city in northeast Egypt, extending about 30 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast and straddling the northern entrance of the Suez Canal. Founded in 1859 during construction of the canal and named for the Egyptian ruler who authorized the project, Port Said grew into a major shipping and duty-free trading center whose economy remains closely tied to canal traffic and maritime commerce.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Sources
1. Port Said (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, Population
Population (2024) Total 790,000
Infobox, Area
Area Total 1,294 km2 (500 sq mi)
Infobox, Elevation
Elevation 6 m (20 ft)
Infobox, Founded
Founded 1859
Infobox, Coordinates (latitude)
31 deg 15 min 45 sec N 32 deg 18 min 22 sec E / 31.26250 deg N 32.30611 deg E
Infobox, Coordinates (longitude)
31 deg 15 min 45 sec N 32 deg 18 min 22 sec E / 31.26250 deg N 32.30611 deg E
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