Ras Gharib
EgyptEG
City in Red Sea Governate, Egypt
Ra's Ghareb is the northernmost of the markazes (municipalities) in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, situated on the African side of the Gulf of Suez. It has an area of 10,464.46 km². At the 2006 Egyptian national census, the population numbered 32,369. It is one of the leading centers of petroleum production in Egypt, having housed the main operations for first the Anglo-Egyptian Oilfields Ltd and then the Egyptian national petroleum company. For a time it was the capital of the Red Sea Governorate.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 100,000
- Coordinates
- 28.358, 33.078
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 16 m
Overview of Ras Gharib
Ras Gharib is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Egypt. It counts about 100,000 residents. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on culture. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Ras Gharib
Culture in Ras Gharib
(1)For culture, expect Mines. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ras Gharib.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Ras Gharib is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Africa/Cairo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ras Gharib that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ras Gharib known for?
- Travellers associate Ras Gharib with culture. It sits in Egypt and counts about 100,000 residents.
- What can you do in Ras Gharib?
- Ras Gharib is tagged with Mines, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Ras Gharib located?
- Ras Gharib belongs to Egypt, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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