Red Sea Governorate

The Red Sea Governorate extends across 203,685 square kilometers between the Nile River and the Red Sea, forming a large coastal territory in Egypt.

The region transformed from a collection of fishing settlements into a major tourist destination following the development of Hurghada in the 1980s.

Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices along the coastline while adapting to modern tourism development in major coastal cities.

International airports in Hurghada and Marsa Alam connect the region to global destinations, with regular flights from European and Middle Eastern cities.

The Ras Gharib area within the governorate generates 70 percent of Egypt's total petroleum production through its offshore drilling operations.

Location: Egypt

Capital city: Hurghada

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Shares border with: Suez Governorate, Giza Governorate, Beni Suef Governorate, Minya Governorate, Asyut Governorate, Sohag Governorate, Qena Governorate, Aswan Governorate, Southern Red Sea Region

Website: http://redsea.gov.eg

GPS coordinates: 25.53361,33.43833

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:44