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Minya is a city located in the central part of Egypt along the Nile River. It serves as an important regional hub in Middle Egypt for commerce, culture, and transportation.
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- Locality
- عمار حسين
- Region
- المنيا
- Country
- مصر
- Population
- 283,605
- Timezone
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Minya (Arabic: المنيا [elˈmenjæ]) is the capital of the Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt. It is located approximately 245 km (152 mi) south of Cairo on the western bank of the Nile River, which flows north through the city.
Minya has one of the highest concentration of Coptic Christians in Egypt (approximately 50% of total population). It is the home city of the Minya University, Suzanne Mubarak Center for Arts, the new Minya Museum, and the regional North of Upper Egypt Radio and Television.