last edited Dec 11, 2019
Overview of Aswan
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Aswan
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Overview of Aswan
This city on the banks of the Nile is a major tourist destination. Visitors come for Nile cruises, the Aswan Dam, Nubian villages, and the various ancient sites in the area (Philae, Kalabsha, Elephantine Island, etc.).
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
Population: 290,327 inhabitants (2012).
- Area:
- Altitude: 194 m.
- Website: www.egypt.travel/aswan
History of Aswan
Precautions
Useful Addresses
- Tourist Office:
Services
- Local agencies:
- Banks:
- Hospital:
- Internet:
- Laundries:
- Vehicle rental:
- Post office: