Alexandria
Facing the Mediterranean, the largest port in Egypt was founded by Alexander the Great. Cosmopolitan Alexandria has successfully moved into the modern era and is reputed to offer one of the most agreeable living environments in North Africa.
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86 % of the inhabitants were born in Alexandria |
62 % have opted to live or stay there |
90 % live in a household of more than 3 people |
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59 % are under 35 |
34 % have 2 or more children |
22 % of their monthly income is taking up by their home |
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24 % would like to leave the city in the near future |
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The great dates in the city history
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city founded by Alexander the Great
-297
the Library of Alexandria founded by Ptolemy I
-48
destruction of the library during the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey's supporters.
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