Kafr El Sheikh
is one of the governorates of
Egypt
locating on the western bank of
Rasheed
branch of the Nile and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea coast . This unique position , in addition to the magnificent natural beauty of its cities , makes it one of the most preferable summer resorts for locals . Kafr El Sheikh Governorate covers about 3748 km² and its capital is Kafr El Sheikh City . The governorate comprises of a large number of administrative centers , towns , and cities and is distinguished by its moderate weather throughout the year .
The major economic resources for the governorate are industry and agriculture . There is a wide range of agricultural lands and it is famous for its production of traditional crops including cotton , wheat , and various vegetables . Moreover , the governorate encloses a number of crucial industrial areas in Egypt such as Mutobus and Baleteem that enclose a large number of projects and play a great role in trade and industry for their strategic location on the road on the Mediterranean Sea Coast . Kafr El Sheikh also encloses a large number of factories providing its inhabitants with job opportunities . On top of these factories are the sugar factory in El Hamool ,
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oil and soap factory , and Rice mills in kafr El Sheikh and Dosouq . 
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