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Benha, Egypt

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Benha is located 48 km north of Cairo and about 20 km northeast of the Nile Dam. It has a population of approximately 115,701 residents and is the capital of the Qalyubiyah Governate. A rail junction and trade center, Benha has cotton-ginning, rug-weaving, and food-processing industries. It is known for its oranges and grapes and especially for its honey, which it has produced since the Middle Ages. The city was established prior to the Greeks arrived in Egypt.

2 Responses to “Benha, Egypt”

  1. Beth Schmitz Says:

    I want to know a lot more about this town.

    I want to see pictures of the town.

    What are the people like?

    What is there to do in the City?

    Why is there so little information on this sight?

  2. Mina Abdelmalek Says:

    I was born and Raised in Benha and these are not the best photos to have, Benha as a city has some really nice view from el kournish at el Velaal area, please try to show the good Stuff not the bad, our city is beautiful so please show that.

    I live in The USA now but I’m still in love with my home town, so please add some nice photos

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