9. Port Said has been ranked the second among the Egyptian cities according to the Human Development Index in 2009 and 2010,the economic base of the city is fishing and industries, like chemicals, processed food, and cigarettes. Port Said is also an important harbor for exports of Egyptian products like cotton and rice, but also a fueling station for ships that pass through the Suez Canal. It thrives on being a duty-free port, as well as a tourist resort especially during summer.It is home to the Lighthouse of Port Said (the first building in the world built from reinforced concrete).
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