Hurghada
Visited in October 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- —
- Population
- 214,247
- Type
- City in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
- Coordinates
- 27.26°N, 33.81°E
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Overview
Hurghada is a coastal city that serves as the largest city and capital of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast, stretching close to 40 km. The city is bordered to the north by Ras Gharib, to the south by Safaga, to the east by the Red Sea coast, and to the west by the Red Sea Mountains. The city's nearest airport is Hurghada International Airport.
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