Gezira Island

Gezira Island

Gezira Island is located in the Nile River, in central Cairo. Gezira is best known for its up-market residential district Zamalek. Cairo Tower, the Gezira Sporting Club, and the Cairo Opera House are also located on Gezira, as are numerous embassies.


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