Sharm El Sheikh
City in South Sinai, Egypt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sharm El Sheikh (Egyptian Arabic: شرم الشيخ, IPA: [ˈʃɑɾm eʃˈʃeːx]) is an Egyptian city on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in South Sinai Governorate, on the coastal strip along the Red Sea. Its population is approximately 73,000 as of 2023[update]. Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt's South Sinai Governorate, which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, St. Catherine and Mount Sinai. The city and holiday resort is a significant centre for tourism in Egypt, while also attracting many international conferences and diplomatic meetings. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the Asian cities of Egypt.
Sharm El Sheikh | |
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Nickname: The City of Peace | |
Coordinates: 27°54′54″N 34°19′39″E | |
Country | Egypt |
Governorate | South Sinai |
Area | |
• Total | 44.68 km2 (17.25 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 13,561 |
• Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
Website | www |