Alexandria

Alexandria which is a city in Egypt had the magnificent Lighthouse of Alexandria which is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Built around 280 BC, the lighthouse was used to send light signals 35 miles off shore. Also, in the six vanished wonders, this ancient monument was the last to be destroyed. Legend says that in the ancient times, this lighthouse was used to burn enemy ships before they could reach the shore. It is also covered in marble that is about 134 meters in height.



Links
[|The Lighthouse of Alexandria] [|Alexandria: Wikipedia] [|CIA Factbook]

Alexandria Demographics

 * Population: approximately 4.1 million (second largest city in Egypt)
 * Prominent Religions: Islam, Christianity, Judaism
 * Languages: Arabic, English, French
 * Urban population: 43.4%
 * Violent storms, July and August are the hottest and driest months, January and February are the coolest months (sometimex experience rain and thunderstorm

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