What is Alexandria?
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The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern ; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country
Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambiance and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is only 225 km. from Cairo.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C., Alexandria became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt; its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendry lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Alexandria was also the center of learning in the ancient world. But ancient Alexandria declined, and when Napoleon landed he found a sparsely populated fishing village.
Since the 19th century Alexandria has played a new role, as a focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion. This Alexandria has been immortalized by writers such as E.M. Forster and Cavafy. Generations of immigrants from Greece, Italy and the Levant settled here and made the city synonymous with commerce, cosmopolitanism and bohemian culture; Lawrence Durrell described it as " the capital city of Asiatic Europe, if such a thing could exist."
From the 19th century Alexandria took a new role, as a focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion. This Alexandria has been immortalized by writers such as E-M- Forster and Cavafy. Generations of immigrants from Greece, Italy and the Levant settled here and made the city synonymous with commerce, cosmopolitanism and bohemian culture.
I'm goin' to Alexandria for the summer vacation
Alexandria is so cool!
Al iskandariyah is the second city of Egypt.
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a beautiful person; that of which is consumed in greatness; usually has nice hair; loves attention; chooses hardcore over normality; friendly yet bitchy; easy to get along with; creative; the leader of the pack; not easily put down; determined; a non hate-ful person; not easily jealous; content with the matter of life; loves realtionships; not as friendly with the same gender as opposed to the male species;smart; daring; and fearful of nothing.
i wish i could be alexandria.
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A City in Northern Virginia located 6 miles south of Washington D.C.. The city has some very nice neighborhoods directly connected to section 8 slum ass ghettoplexes. Literally connected like what the hell happened here? Especially the East Braddock and or Gray Parker zone (East side). Bammas on the other side of the city (west side) call the godamn place Tha Highway because of Richmond Highway. Most Bammas don’t know that the other side of the Richmond Highway is actually Fairfax co. and not The City of Alexandria. (Although they make them use Alexandria Adresses, P.S. NOVA IS SCREWY) Whatever though, all and all it’s a decent city to live in. Apparently back in the days Alexandria Virginia was the biggest in the slave trade next to New Orleans. Not that it’s something to brag about, but most people who live there don't even know the history of the place.
(Guy 1): Let's go to Tha Highway.
(Guy 2): Fuck you mean?
(Guy 1): Alexandria.
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best city in northern virginia, yup you knoeeee....... :P
"only the best rep alexandria"
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nappy haired hoe who thinks shes cute and everybody hates
Girl 2: Hey Isn't That Alexandria
Girl : omg look at her hair it looks like she hasnt taken a shower since bc
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Main Harbor for Egypt
second city in population in Egypt after Cairo
called The pearl of the mediterranean sea
established by the Alexander the great
alexandria :when u see a man from Alexandria you can see that he has the characters of mediterranean poeple
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alexandria is a greek name, is a famous place in Greece and means Defender of Men...!
hey have u seen aleandria about lately..?
mmm...i fink she went 2 visit alexandria in greece...!
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