Fun fact 2 about Alexandria
city
The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria was reputed to be 138 m (453 ft) high and served as a prototype for all later lighthouses.
Alexandria
Egypt
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Alexandria
Egypt
Country
Egypt
Population
5.4M
Coordinates
31.20, 29.92
Alexandria is a major city in Egypt. Lying at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, it extends about 40 km (25 mi) along the country's northern coast. It is Egypt's principal seaport, the second largest city after Cairo, and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast.
From the “Ancient layout” section
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