Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #knowledge_city

Most recents (1)

#Egypt is building new Singapore as its newest capital.

Thread: (Updated) ⚡🇪🇬

For more than 1050 years #Cairo has served as Egypt's capital.
But since 2016 a brand-new city has been constructing to serve as the new one. The New Administrative Capital (NAC) is its name. ImageImageImageImage
It was also reported to be named "Wedian" (Arabic plural for Wadi/ Valley). NAC is located 45km east of #Cairo on 700 sq km total area (equivalent to the size of 🇸🇬) that would have a population of 6-7 million.

Coordinates: 30°01'39"N 31°45'54"E ImageImageImageImage
A joint venture company is managing the project, containing the following key departments:

- New Urban Communities Authority NUCA (Ministry of Housing)
- National Service Project Organization NSPO (Armed Forces)
- Armed Forces National Lands Projects Agency. ImageImageImageImage
Read 39 tweets

Related hashtags

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!