Alexandria is a major city located in Egypt at the western edge of the Nile River Delta. It extends approximately 40 km (25 mi) along the country's northern coast and serves as Egypt's principal seaport. As the largest city on the Mediterranean coast, it ranks as the second-largest city in the country after Cairo.
Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was one of the most significant cities of antiquity. It remains a prominent hub for scholarship, science, and culture.