Ismailia

　　    Ismailia is situated in northeastern Egypt on the west bank of the Suez Canal. It serves as the capital and largest city of Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate. As the central city of the Suez Canal region and home to the Suez Canal Authority, it is often referred to as the “Queen of the Canal.”

　　    Ismailia hosts one of the three major ports along the Suez Canal. It is a garden city irrigated by canal waters, dotted with date palms, grasslands, and gardens. Known as the “Prettiest City in Egypt” and the “Bride of the Canal,” the city boasts clean streets, a peaceful and beautiful environment, and numerous hotels. It also features many residential complexes left behind from the French and British colonial periods, most of which are still used by canal employees and residents. Tourists can visit attractions such as Crocodile Lake, the Tank Battle Memorial, Marah Park, the Ismailia Regional Museum, and the Catholic Church. In addition, visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, boating, ice-skating, golfing, and tennis—offering endless fun.

　　    Ismailia is also frequently chosen as the venue for international conferences, sporting events, cultural activities, and grand celebrations. Every year, it hosts a large-scale International Folk Art Festival, as well as a variety of tourism promotion events such as camel races and the International Suez Canal Swimming Championship.

　　    Ismaïlia     Reason to visit: Egypt’s beautiful garden city     Continent: Africa     Country/Region: Egypt     Province/State: Ismailia Governorate     City: Ismaïlia