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Alexandria is a major port and historic city situated on the Mediterranean coast of northern Egypt. It is one of the most important metropolitan centres of Egypt after Cairo and is also the capital of Alexandria Governorate.

The city was founded by Alexander the Great around 331 BCE and was named after him. It later developed into a major political, commercial and cultural centre of Egypt during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.

Ancient Alexandria was particularly famous for the Library of Alexandria and the Pharos Lighthouse. The Pharos was counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Modern Alexandria continues to be an important commercial and maritime centre of Egypt on the Mediterranean coast.

According to the official portal of Alexandria Governorate, the city lies on the Mediterranean coast and historically also served as a capital of Egypt.