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Cairenes use this expression for downtown Cairo, literally the middle of the town.

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The district includes nineteenth-century planned streets. Source: Downtown Cairo ↗

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  1. 06This river separates Cairo's central districts from Giza to the west.RECALL
    Nile

    The river flows north through Egypt.

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  2. 07Zamalek occupies the northern part of this Nile island in Cairo.RECALL
    Gezira Island

    Its southern area includes sports facilities.

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  3. 08This range of hills rises east of Cairo and overlooks the city.RECALL
    Mokattam

    Limestone characterizes the hills.

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