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Arish, Capital city in North Sinai Governorate, Egypt

El-Arich extends along the Mediterranean coast with palm groves, positioned 344 kilometers northeast of Cairo near the mouth of Wadi el-Arich watercourse.

The settlement originated as Rhinocorura in ancient times, functioning as a frontier post between Egypt and Coele-Syria during the Ptolemaic period.

The city maintains connections to Bedouin traditions while serving as an educational center with several faculties of Suez Canal University.

El Arish International Airport and the Northern Coastal Highway provide transportation links, while the city offers accommodation options near the Mediterranean shore.

The region supports castor bean cultivation and maintains a specialized facility for processing castor oil, complementing its agricultural activities.

Location: North Sinai Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 31.12725,33.80459

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53

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