Aswan

proper noun

Meaning

A city in southern Egypt, famous for its ancient archaeological sites and the monumental engineering project located nearby.

Examples

Many tourists visit Aswan to see the beautiful temples located along the banks of the Nile.
The Aswan High Dam transformed Egyptian agriculture by controlling the annual flooding of the river.

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Aswan

proper noun

Pronunciation: /æˈswɑːn/

Definition

A city in southern Egypt, famous for its ancient archaeological sites and the monumental engineering project located nearby.

Examples

Many tourists visit Aswan to see the beautiful temples located along the banks of the Nile.
The Aswan High Dam transformed Egyptian agriculture by controlling the annual flooding of the river.

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