Port Said
is a city that lies in north east Egypt extending about 30 km along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, north of the Suez Canal, with an approximate population of 603,787 (2010).[1] The city was established in 1859 during the building of the Suez Canal.
Port Said has been ranked the first among the Egyptian cities according to the Human Development Index in 2009 and 2010[2], the economic base of the city is fishing and industries, like chemicals, processed food, and cigarettes.
Port Said is also an important harbour for exports of Egyptian products like cotton and rice, but also a fueling station for ships that pass through the Suez Canal. It thrives on being a duty-free port, as well as a tourist resort especially during summer.[3] It is home to the Lighthouse of Port Said (the first building in the world built from reinforced concrete).
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Port Said Port:
East Port Said Port has a distinguished location east of the Northern entrance of the Suez Canal, at the confluence of three continents, and at the crossroad of the most important world sea trade route between the East and the west.
The port is bordered from the North by the Mediterranean Sea, from South by the industrial zone, from East by El-Malaha Lake, and from the Western verge of Suez Canal inside the frontiers of Port Said Province.
| Port ID Number (ISPS Code) |
040009 |
| Acceptance date |
17/1/2004 |
| Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
| VHF |
13 16 |
| ISPS Code Source |
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Natural Characteristics
| Weather |
Mild |
| Water Density |
1.003 g/cm 3 |
| Raining Season |
Winter |
| Tidal range and flow |
0.7 m. |
Coordinate:
| Long |
32 o 21 / E |
| Late |
31 o 13 / N |
Port Said Map
Address : Port Said,Intersection of Mostafa Kamel and Azmy Streets The Port Authority Read quarters
Telephone 066/3348269- 3348210
Fax 066/3348262
E-Mail portsaid@idsc.gov.eg
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