Administrative divisions

Main articles: Governorates of Egypt and Regions of Egypt Governorates of Egypt

Egypt is divided into 27 governorates. The governorates are further divided into regions. The regions contain towns and villages. Each governorate has a capital, sometimes carrying the same name as the governorate.

Matrouh Alexandria Beheira Kafr el-Sheikh Dakahlia Damietta Port Said North Sinai Gharbia Monufia Qalyubia Al Sharqia Ismailia Giza Faiyum Cairo Suez South Sinai Beni Suef Minya New Valley Asyut Red Sea Sohag Qena Luxor Aswan