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  1. New Administrative Capital - Wikipedia

    • The New Administrative Capital (NAC) (Arabic: العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة, romanized: al-ʿĀṣima al-ʾIdārīya al-Jadīda), is a new urban community in Cairo Governorate, Egypt and a satellite of Cairo City. It is planned to be Egypt's new capital and has been under construction since 2015. It was announced by the then Egyptian housing minister Mostafa Madbouly at the Egypt … See more

    Plans

    The city is planned to consist of a government administrative district, a diplomatic quarter, a cultural district (opera and theatres), a central business district (CBD), parks (the 'green river'), and 21 residential … See more

    Finance and construction

    When the project was officially announced in March 2015, it was revealed that the Egyptian military had already begun building a road from Cairo to the site of the future capital.
    The propos… See more

     
  1. Cairo - Wikipedia

  2. A new city is rising in Egypt. But is it what the country …

    Mar 20, 2024 · Egypt is building a new city, known as the "New Administrative Capital," 30 miles east of Cairo. Construction on the 270-square-mile area began in 2016, and once complete it could hold as...

  3. Cairo | Egypt, Meaning, Map, & Facts | Britannica

  4. What Is The Capital City Of Egypt? - WorldAtlas

    Oct 4, 2017 · Cairo is Egypt’s capital city and also the most populous city in the country. The city is located in Lower Egypt which is a section of Egypt encompassing the fertile Nile delta and the land between Upper Egypt and the …

  5. Cairo Capital of Egypt Geography and Facts - ThoughtCo

    Jul 30, 2018 · Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest and densest cities in the world. It is located on the Nile River, near the Mediterranean Sea and the Suez Canal, and has a rich history and culture.

  6. New Administrative Capital (NAC) | Egypt, Plans,

    Sep 3, 2024 · Learn about Egypt's new capital city, located on the outskirts of Cairo, that aims to relieve congestion and pollution in the metropolis. Find out about its features, such as the Iconic Tower, the Green River, and the …

  7. Egypt’s New Administrative Capital Rises, but at What …

    Oct 8, 2022 · CAIRO — Sprawled across a patch of desert four times the size of Washington, D.C., a showy new capital is rising in Egypt, imperial in scale and style, embodying the grandiose ambitions of...

  8. Cairo: The North African Capital Home to King Tut’s …

    Nov 14, 2023 · Cairo is the oldest Islamic city in the world, with a rich history, diverse cuisine, and vibrant nightlife. Learn about its landmarks, markets, mosques, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum that will showcase King Tut's …

  9. Cairo summary | Britannica