Tanta, Major commercial center in Nile Delta, Egypt
Tanta stands between Cairo and Alexandria, functioning as the capital of Gharbia Governorate with a population exceeding 650,000 residents in 2018.
The city grew rapidly during the 1800s due to cotton plantations and established itself as a railway hub for exporting cotton to European markets.
The Ahmad Al-Badawi Mosque hosts an eight-day festival in October that brings three million visitors to participate in religious ceremonies and celebrations.
The transportation network includes railway connections to Alexandria and Damietta, while the Cairo-Alexandria superhighway provides road access to major cities.
Local confectioners produce traditional sweets using gelatin, coconut, sesame, peanuts, and chickpeas, following recipes dating back to the nineteenth century.
Location: Gharbia Governorate
Location: Monufia Governorate
Location: كورة الطندتاوية
Location: مديرية روضة البحرين
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 30.78337,30.99825
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
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