Garden City (Nasser City)

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Garden City (Arabic: مدينة البستان madīnat al-bustān) is a district forming the northern third of Ibrahimia, the most populous borough of Nasser City. Centred on Tishreen Square, it is the main hub of federal government in the capital, with the majority of headquarters of federal ministries, agencies and national institutions located in or immediately surrounding the district. Garden City is also home to high-end commercial and residential developments, including a number of four- and five-star hotels and luxury condominiums and rental housing, as well as Garden City Arcade, the capital's largest indoor shopping centre. Its population was estimated at 234,100 in December 2020. The district is served by Garden City Station, the hub of 20 city bus routes and and a transfer station for three Nasser City Metro lines.