Place details
Place nameGiza
Other namesAl Jizah, Al Jizah, Al-Gizeh, El Giza, Al-Jizah, Gizah, Gizeh, Jizah
CountryMisr
Latitude30.017
Longitude31.217
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Neolithic artifacts have been found in area; 3 great pyramids of the pharaohs are SW of the city; has research institutes & a university; produces cement, iron products, wood products, cotton, footwear & beer.