Village of Mesr ( Egypt )

The village of Mesr is located within 45 kilometers to the east of Jandagh and 30 kilometers to the north of Khoor. Its geographic position is 04.34 degrees north latitude and 47.54 degrees east latitude. Because the village is located in the south of the big desert its weather is hot and torrid and according to the latest census its population is about 120 persons and they earn their living by husbandry. Saffron and wheat are the main crops of the village. The village is equipped with communication center (PTT) and electricity is provided by a diesel generator.

Tourist places
-Within 2kilometers of the village the Amir Abad region with its dunes and its divers plant coverage, including palms and Gaz trees, reveals great natural beauties. -Farahzad village, in the north of Mesr, contains palm forests surrounded by dunes. -Reed-brake of Mesr, 6 kilometers to the north-east of Mesr, is created by the water coming from a beautiful spring. The reed-brake includes tall reeds some of which reach the height of 4meters or more. The spring also plays the role of a main water source for animals of the region.

Access path to the region
The first way is a roadway of about 45 kilometers from Jandagh to Mesr. The second one is an asphalt-roadway of about 35 kilometers, 15 kilometers to the west of Khoor, which reaches Mesr on its end.