Lower Egypt

Lower Egypt extends from Cairo to the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing the triangular Nile Delta with its network of waterways and fertile agricultural lands.

The region formed an independent kingdom until around 3100 BCE, when King Menes united it with Upper Egypt to establish the first Egyptian dynasty.

The northern territory maintains both urban developments in cities like Cairo and Alexandria, while rural communities preserve traditional farming methods through generations.

The area contains nine governorates with major agricultural production of cotton, rice, and wheat, supported by extensive irrigation systems from the Nile.

The region receives only 2.5 centimeters of annual rainfall, making the Nile Delta the primary source of water for agriculture and daily life.

Part of: Egypt, Upper and Lower Egypt

GPS coordinates: 30.60000,31.10000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57