6th of October City

　　6th of October City is a city in Giza Governorate, Egypt. It was founded in 1979 by an executive decree from Egyptian President Mohamed Anwar Sadat. Located 17 kilometers from Giza and 32 kilometers from downtown Cairo, it is a newly developed international city where students of various nationalities study at its seven private universities.

　　The name of 6th of October City may seem unusual, as most cities aren’t named after numbers. This name commemorates the starting date of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. The city offers a wide range of entertainment options and activities for visitors. With seven large shopping malls and numerous boutique shops, it’s an ideal destination for shopping.

　　6th of October City Reason to visit: A newly developed international city in Egypt Continent: Africa [Africa] Country/Region: Egypt [Egypt] Province/State: Giza Governorate [Giza Governorate] City: 6th of October City [6th of October City]