Gharbia Governorate is an Egyptian governorate, and the capital of the Delta region. It is located in the heart of the Nile Delta between the Delta governorates between the Damietta and Rosetta branches. It is bordered to the north by Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, to the south by Menoufia Governorate, to the east by Qalyubia and Dakahlia Governorates, and to the west by Beheira Governorate, which made it a meeting place for many national and sub-cultures and a center for many industries.