EGYPT
Egypt is such a big country full of history, mystery and beauty. Egypt is located in north Africa and borders with the Mediterranean Sea in the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel in the northeast, to the east with the Red Sea and the countries of Sudan and Libya to the west. Cairo is the capital city of Egypt.
Egypt is one of the most populated countries in Africa and the Middle East; most of the population of Egypt live along and near the banks of the Nile River. The population of Egypt is estimated at 77.4 million people.
Egypt is famous for the Pyramids, the Sahara desert, and its ancient civilization. Needles to say, most if not all visitors go to Egypt to see the Pyramids and the Sahara. The Pyramids of Giza is one of the main attractions of the Egypt tourist, the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, the Karnak Temple also in Luxor, Medinet Habu in the West Bank, and the Temple of Amun in Siwa are the top ancient sites not to be missed.
The most interesting museums in Egypt that are worth a visit are the Egyptian Museum, the Luxor Museum, the Mummification Museum in Luxor, the Museum at St. Catherine’s Monastery and the Nubian Museum.
Egypt not only features pyramids and museums, this land is also blessed with beautiful islands and beaches for visitors to enjoy, among the resorts and spas are the Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh, Le meridian Dahab Resort, Movenpick Quseir, Oberoi Sahl Hashish, The Palace at Port Ghalib and the Sheraton Soma Bay.
Egypt Facts:
- Capital: Cairo
- Currency: Egyptian pound
- Entry Requirements: A valid Canadian passport.
- Time Zone: UTC +2
- Government: Republic
- Land size: 995,450 km2
- Language: Arabic
- National Airlines: EgyptAir
- Population: 81,713,520 approx
- Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%, Coptic 9%, other Christian 1%
- International dialling code: +20
- Internet domain: .eg
- Tourist Season: Mid October to May
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: Travel Report of Egypt
What's the weather like in Egypt?
| Cairo - Egypt Year Round Temperatures |
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Average High |
18 |
21 |
24 |
28 |
33 |
35 |
36 |
35 |
32 |
30 |
26 |
20 |
| Average Low |
8 |
9 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
14 |
10 |
| Rainfall (mm) |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
Map of Egypt
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