Lower Egypt is a term used to describe the northern region of Egypt, which is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea in the north and extends southward to the southern border of modern-day Cairo. Synonyms for Lower Egypt include Delta Egypt, Nile Delta, and North Egypt. The Nile River, which runs from south to north through the country, divides Egypt into Upper and Lower regions, and the fertile Nile Delta is the main feature of Lower Egypt. Other synonyms might include the cities and regions within the area, such as Alexandria, Port Said, the Suez Canal Zone, and the Tanta-Gharbia area. Lower Egypt is an essential part of Egyptian history and culture and played a significant role in the development of this ancient civilization.