Bolkly
Encyclopedia
Bolkly is a neighbourhood in Alexandria
, Egypt
. In speech, the name has been modified over generations into a more pronounceable one for the local tongue
: "Bokla". Some people still, however, pronounce it as it is written: "Bolkly".
Alexandria
Alexandria is the second-largest city of Egypt, with a population of 4.1 million, extending about along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of the country; it is also the largest city lying directly on the Mediterranean coast. It is Egypt's largest seaport, serving...
, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. In speech, the name has been modified over generations into a more pronounceable one for the local tongue
Slang
Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language or dialect but are considered more acceptable when used socially. Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo...
: "Bokla". Some people still, however, pronounce it as it is written: "Bolkly".
Location
Bordered by Roshdi to the west and Fleming to the east.See also
- Neighborhoods in Alexandria