| Sohag | |
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  Sohag
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| Coordinates: 26°33′N 31°42′E / 26.55°N 31.7°E | |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Governorate | Sohag Governorate |
| Population | |
| - Total | 140,000 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | +3 (UTC) |
Sohag (Arabic: سوهاج) is the capital of Sohag Governorate, Egypt. It lies on the west bank of the Nile.
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Connections to Rest Of Egypt
Sohag is linked to Giza and Northern cities through 3 main roads: road of Asyut Western Desert, Eastern Desert Road, Rural Road also connected to it through the train. An airport is established and will be finished soon.
Important sites
Sohag has a long history. It was a great metropolis during the Ancient Egyptian and Coptic eras.
Today, Sohag is home to the Red Monastery, the White Monastery, Akhmim Temple, and Abydos Temple.
Sohag Images gallery
Resources
Sohag Case Study, a blog entry describing life in Sohag and its culture and economical state[1] [2]
Coordinates: 26°33′N 31°42′E / 26.55°N 31.7°E
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