Marsa Matruh (Arabic مرسى مطروح [Marsā Maṭrūḥ]) (known in Ptolemaic and Byzantine times as Paraitonion (Παραιτόνιον) and in Roman times as Paraetonium) is a seaport in Egypt. It stands some 240 km (149 miles) west of Alexandria, along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, on the main highway from the Delta to the Libyan border. Another highway leads south from the town, headed for the Western Desert and the oases of Siwa and Bahariya.
Marsa Matruh's main function nowadays is to serve as a getaway resort for Cairenes eager to flee the capital in the sweltering summer months. It is served by Marsa Matruh Airport. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mersa_Matruh
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Town in northwestern Egypt with 70,000 inhabitants (2005 estimate), on the Mediterranean coast. It is the capital of the Matruh governorate with 270,000 inhabitants (2005 estimate) and an area of 212,112 km².
Marsa Matruh is the centre for regional agriculture and livestock. Water in the region is scarce, annual rainfall seldom exceeding 200 mm, but aided by the supplies of local wells. Among the main agricultural products are olives, barley, fruits and even grapes for wine. Tourism has developed into becoming the most important activity in modern times, receiving mainly Egyptians and Libyans. Around the town, a number of great beaches are found. Port activities have also developed into much importance, with exports of minerals from the region.
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