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Assiut

#531 in World

Egypt

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Population
421K
Coordinates
27.1783, 31.1859
Category
cities

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Asyut is a city in Egypt. Located in Upper Egypt, it is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E. Asyut is home to one of the largest Coptic Christian communities in the country.

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