Qalyubia
Qalyubia Governorate is one of the governorates of Egypt. Located in Lower Egypt. It is situated north of Cairo in the Nile Delta region. Its capital is Banha. The name of Qalubiya governorate is derived from Qalyub city in it. Qalyub is derived from Calliope. Calliope is an ancient Greek goddess,the Muse of epic poetry. Qalyubia is known for its agricultural production of crops, fruits and vegetables. The most important of these crops include maize, cotton, wheat, citrus fruits, bananas, oranges and apricots. Qalyubia is also the leading Egyptian governorate in the production of poultry and eggs.
