Mansoura, Egypt
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Mansoura is a city in Egypt, situated on the Damietta branch of the Nile. It serves as the capital of the Dakahlia Governorate and gained its name from the victorious Battle of El Mansoura in 1250 against Louis IX of France. The city's history traces back to 1219, founded by al-Kamil of the Ayyubid dynasty.
Statistics
Area
25.00 km²
Population
621,953