Gezira (Cairo)

Gezira is an island in the Nile River, in central Cairo, Egypt. The southern portion of the island contains the Gezira district, and the northern third contains the Zamalek district.

Aerial view of Gezira Island looking south, with the Zamalek district, surrounded by the Nile.
Map of Gezira.

Gezira is west of downtown Cairo and Tahrir Square, connected across the Nile by four bridges each on the east and west sides, the Qasr El Nil Bridge, 15th of May Bridge, Al-Gala'a Brigde and 6th October Bridge. Under 19th century ruler Khedive Ismail the island was first called "Jardin des Plantes" (French for "Garden of Plants"), because of its great collection of exotic plants shipped from all over the world.[1]

Landmarks

Education

Schools on the island include:

Sports

Gezira Island is home to the basketball club Al Gezira Cairo, 2017 Champion of the Egyptian Basketball Super League.

  • Gezira (on the left) in 1904
  • El Gezira Gardens
  • Cairo Tower with Al-Gala Bridge
  • Southern Tip of Gezira Island

See also

References
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  3. "Egypt hosts London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for the first time in the region". Albawaba News. 30 January 2007. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
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