Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate
Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Administrative governorate in northern Nile Delta, Egypt
Description
Kafr el-Sheikh is an administrative region that extends through flat farmland in the northern Nile Delta. Small towns and villages sit among canals and agricultural fields that are farmed throughout the year.
History
The administrative region was formed after the revolution of 1952, when the Fuadiyah province was renamed. The change marked a political shift after the end of the monarchy.
Culture
The name comes from the village of Kafr El Sheikh, where a Muslim scholar once lived and taught. Today, the countryside between villages is marked by wide rice paddies and cotton fields that shape daily rural life.
Practical
Regional roads connect the towns and villages, and buses run from the governorate capital to other parts of the country. Most areas are best explored during daylight hours when rural life is in full activity.
Did you know?
The northern coastal strip holds a long shallow lake that serves as a major fishing and bird habitat. Many native water birds pass through or nest along the reed-covered shorelines.
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