Port Said is in north-eastern Egypt. Situated near the Suez Canal, it is home to an estimated 500,000 people.
An Egyptian summer resort, Port Said enjoys moderate weather conditions throughout the year. The average summer temperature is 30C and 18C in winter.
Locally known as Bur Said, the city was founded in 1859 as a working camp. It links the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, at the Northern entrance of the Suez Canal.
Port Said’s economy is based on the fishing, chemicals and the processed foods industry. It is also an important harbour and serves as a fuelling station. The People here are of Bedouin and Arab origin.
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