Alexandria is the second-largest city of {{Egypt}}, with a population of 4.1 million, extending about 32 km (20 mi) along the coast of the {{Mediterranean Sea}} in the north central part of the country;
Alexandriais thesecond largest cityand a major economic centre inEgypt, extending about 32km (20mi) along the coast of theMediterranean Seain thenorth central partof the country. Itis Egypt's largest seaport, serving approximately 80% of Egypt's imports and exports. It is an important industrial center because of itsnatural gasandoil pipelinesfromSuez. The cityis also an important tourist destination and isworth a visit for its many cultural attractions and still-palpable glimpses of its past.
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