Giza is the third largest city in Egypt by area, after Cairo and Alexandria. It is the capital of Giza province, with a total population of 4,458,135 as of 2023. The city is located on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite central Cairo, and is part of the Greater Cairo metropolitan area.
Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, was an important Mediterranean seaport and a major economic and cultural center, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Situated on the western edge of the Nile Delta, the city stretched approximately 40 kilometers along the country's northern coast.
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East. Cairo has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. It has been a prominent city since ancient times, serving as the capital of various Egyptian dynasties, including the Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk empires. Cairo is home to 10 million people.
Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt, which includes the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. Luxor had a population of 263,109 in 2020, with an area of approximately 417 km2 (161 sq mi) and is the capital of the Luxor Governorate. It is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.