11 Fastest Growing Cities in Africa

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9. Alexandria, Egypt

Population growth: 28.7% (7)

GDP growth: 5.2% (7)

Overall score: 14

From being a small town founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria has grown into Egypt’s largest seaport. The city is also a major industrial shipping center since the Suez Canal opened. Income from both shipping and the oil pipelines from the Suez Canal have made Alexandria a major industrial port.

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