Alexandria is the second capital of Egypt and was its capital in the past. It is the capital of Alexandria Governorate and its largest city. It is located on the Mediterranean coast with a length of about 55 km northwest of the Nile Delta, on an area of ​​2523 km². It is bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea, and to the south by Beheira Governorate and Lake Mariout until... Kilometer 71 on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, and it is bordered to the east by Beheira Governorate and Abu Qir Bay, and to the west until Kilometer 36.30 on the International Coastal Road and Burj Al Arab Center. The city of Alexandria includes many distinctive landmarks, as it is home to the largest sea port in Egypt, which is the Port of Alexandria, through which about 60% of the total Egyptian imports and exports pass. It also includes the New Library of Alexandria, which contains more than eight million books, and receives about 1.5 million visitors annually. It also includes many museums, such as the Alexandria National Museum and the Greco-Roman Museum, and archaeological sites such as Qaitbay Citadel and the Pillar Column. The population of the city of Alexandria on July 1, 2017 was approximately 5,039,975 people, working in various economic activities. Alexandria is divided into nine administrative districts, which is the first district. Al-Montazah, Second Al-Montazah District, East District, Central District, West District, Al-Jumrok District, Al-Ajami District, First Al-Amriya District, and Second Al-Amriya District.