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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 World Geography
Question

Alexandria is a port of-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Egypt

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Egypt”.
The Port of Alexandria is located on the northern coast of Egypt, to the West of the Nile Delta.

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