Abu Qirqas (Markaz Qurqāş)
Abu Qirqas or Abu Qurqas is a subdivision (markaz) of Minya Governorate of Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, opposite of the historic site of Beni Hasan.
The population of Abu Qirqas is around 400,000 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.
The name is spelled in ابو قرقاص. The ⲁⲡⲟⲕⲟⲣⲕⲁⲥ Late Coptic:, probably from ⲁⲡⲁ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ apa georgios Late Coptic:.
The population of Abu Qirqas is around 400,000 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.
The name is spelled in ابو قرقاص. The ⲁⲡⲟⲕⲟⲣⲕⲁⲥ Late Coptic:, probably from ⲁⲡⲁ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ apa georgios Late Coptic:.
Map - Abu Qirqas (Markaz Qurqāş)
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Country - United_Arab_Republic
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The republic was led by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. The UAR was a member of the United Arab States, a loose confederation with the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen, which was dissolved in 1961.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGP | Egyptian pound | £ or جم | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
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| AR | Arabic language |
| EN | English language |
| FR | French language |