The African country with Alexandria on its Mediterranean coast is Egypt.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE on Egypt's Mediterranean shore. It became one of the ancient world's most important ports and intellectual centres under the Ptolemaic dynasty. The famous Library of Alexandria and the Pharos lighthouse helped make the city a lasting symbol of scholarship and maritime power.
Modern Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and a major Mediterranean port. The ancient lighthouse stood on the island of Pharos, but it was destroyed by earthquakes over several centuries. Alexandria should not be confused with Algiers, Tunis or Tripoli, which are the capitals of other North African countries.