Gezira (Cairo)

Gezira is an island in the Nile, in central Cairo, Egypt.

The southern portion of the island contains the Gezira district, and the northern third contains the Zamalek district.

Under 19th century ruler Khedive Ismail the island was first called "Jardin des Plantes" (French for "Garden of Plants"), because of its great collection of exotic plants shipped from all over the world.

[1] Schools on the island include: Gezira Island is home to the basketball club Al Gezira Cairo, 2017 Champion of the Egyptian Basketball Super League.

Al Ahly SC is located on Gezira island.

Aerial view of Gezira Island looking south, with the Zamalek district, surrounded by the Nile .
Map of Gezira.