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Explore Nishil in Egypt
Nishil in the region of Al Gharbīyah is a place in Egypt - some 64 mi or ( 103 km ) North of Cairo , the country's capital city .
Time in Nishil is now 08:54 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Cairo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Gaza, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Turaynah. Since you are here already, consider visiting Gaza . Where to go and what to see in Nishil ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nile Delta
The Nile Delta is the delta formed in Northern Egypt where the Nile River spreads out and drains into the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the world's largest river deltas—from Alexandria in the west to Port Said in the east, it covers 240 km of Mediterranean coastline—and is a rich agricultural region. From north to south the delta is approximately 160 km in length. The Delta begins slightly down-river from Cairo.
Located at 30.90 31.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Battle of the Nile (47 BC)
The Battle of the Nile in 47 BC saw the combined Roman–Egyptian armies of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII defeat those of the rival Queen Arsinoe IV and King Ptolemy XIII and secure the throne of Egypt. After pursuing his rival Pompey to Egypt, Caesar, recently victorious in a civil war closer to home, became entwined in the Alexandrine civil war after his rival, Pompey Magnus, was killed by King Ptolemy XIII in an attempt to please Caesar.
Located at 30.90 31.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
El-Mahalla El-Kubra
El-Mahalla El-Kubra (commonly shortened to el-Maḥalla ) is a large industrial and agricultural city in Egypt, located in the middle of the Nile Delta on the western bank of the Damietta branch. It is known for its dominant textile industry. It is the largest city of the Gharbia Governorate and the second largest in the Nile Delta, with a population of approximately 442,000 inhabitants (2001 statistics).
Located at 30.97 31.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
El Mahalla Stadium
The El Mahalla Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in El-Mahalla El-Kubra, Egypt. It is used mostly for football and serves as the home stadium of Ghazl Al-Mehalla. The stadium has a capacity of 29,000 people.
Located at 30.96 31.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Xois
Xois was a town of great antiquity and considerable size. Situated nearly in the center of the Nile Delta in Egypt, it is identified as the ancient Egyptian city of Khasut or Khaset or Sakha.
Located at 31.09 30.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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