Kafr El Sheikh Governorate

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Kafr El Sheikh (Arabic: كفر الشيخ) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It lies in the north of the country along the western branch of the Nile. Its capital is the city of Kafr El Sheikh.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Education 5 External links 5.1 Government 5.2 Education 5.3 Local Portals and Guides

[edit] History

It was a part of Al Gharbiyah.

[edit] Geography

There is a lake called Buhayrat al-Burullus (Burullus Lake) in the north.

It comprises ten cities:

• Kafr El Sheikh
• Desouk
• Beila
• Kellien
• Metobas
• Al Riad
• Foah
• Balteem
• Saiedy
• Al Hamool

[edit] Economy

Industries include cotton-processing factories, rice and fishing.

[edit] Education

Kafr ash Shaykh has many colleges and a university with more than 11 colleges.

[edit] External links

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[edit] Government

• Official Kafr ash Shaykh governorates website
• Official Kafr ash Shaykh trade point website
• UNDP Kafr ash Shaykh Human Development Index Indicator's page

[edit] Education

• Official Tanta University website

[edit] Local Portals and Guides

• Kfrawy.com: Kafr ash Shaykh guide