Country Overview

Welcome to Egypt

Egypt officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is a Mediterranean country and is bordered by the Gaza Strip to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the east and south, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern country, arising in the tenth millennium BCE as one of the world's first states. Considered a cradle of civilization, Ancient Egypt experienced some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanization, organized religion and central government in history. Iconic monuments such as the Giza Necropolis and its Great Sphinx, as well the ruins of Memphis, Thebes, Karnack, and the Valley of the Kings, reflect this legacy and remain a significant focus of archaeological study and popular interest worldwide. Egypt's rich cultural heritage is an integral part of its national identity, having sustained and at times assimilated various foreign influences, including Greek, Persian, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European.

Population

With over 100 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in North Africa and the Arab World, the great majority of its people live near the banks of the Nile River, an area of about 40,000 square kilometers.

Destinations of Interest in Egypt

Cairo
Sharm EL Sheikh
Hurghada
Luxor
Alexandria

Cairo is one of the cities of the Arab Republic of Egypt, which was founded in the year 969 AD. 23 meters, Among the historical, archaeological, tourist and religious landmarks that the city contains: Omar Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Hussein neighborhood, the Egyptian Opera House, the Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, the Hanging Church, the National Library and Documentation House, Khan El-Khalili, the Coptic Museum, and Al-Azhar Mosque, The Cairo Tower, the Greek Church of St. George, the Old City Walls, and the Sayyida Zeinab Quarter.

Pharaonic Village:

It is considered one of the most enjoyable places for visitors, as this village imitates in its design the style of the Pharaonic village that disappeared many years ago.

Salah al-den al-ayobi's castle:

This castle was built by the Muslim leader Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi - may God have mercy on him - on the mountain known today as Jabal al-Mokattam.

Khan Al-Khalily:

This khan is considered one of the most important markets located in the Islamic region of Cairo, as it is an important spot that attracts tourists and visitors to it continuously, especially the bazaar area.

Opera House:

This house is considered one of the most important tributaries of the cultural movement in Egypt, and it resulted from the cooperation between Egypt and Japan, as it was designed to be consistent with the surrounding buildings and landmarks.

Abdeen Palace:

It is considered one of the most famous landmarks in the city of Cairo. Its history dates back to the royal period in Egypt. It is also considered a beautiful and important masterpiece. Religious monuments There are a number of religious monuments in the city of Cairo,

The Mosque of Sayyidina Al-Hussein::

This mosque is located in Old Cairo, near Khan Al-Khalili and Al-Azhar. The history of this mosque dates to the period of the Fatimid rule, specifically the year five hundred and forty-nine of the Hijrah.

Al-Azhar Park:

This park is located in Old Cairo and is considered one of its most important landmarks. Al-Azhar Park is distinguished by the beauty of its scenery, and it is an important incubator of ancient and long history.

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque:

It is the first mosque that was built in the entire African continent, as Muslims built it in Fustat, which was established after the Islamic conquest of Egypt.

Picnic, shopping and entertainment areas in the Fifth Settlement

Mall 5a New Cairo

5A The Waterway is located on the Ring Road, specifically at the entrance to the Teseen Street, which is one of the most famous areas of the Fifth Settlement city.

Cairo Festival City Mall

It is considered one of the most prominent commercial centers in Cairo, and it is visited by many from different cities, and it is distinguished by the level of its high-end stores. The center includes the best international brands in the field of clothing, leather and supplies, in addition to many cafes, high-end restaurants and international chains of stores such as McDonald's, Cook Door, Cinnabon and others.

Downtown Mall

It is similar in design to downtown and is one of the most enjoyable places to go out, stroll, spend time and take pictures, and there are many restaurants, cafes and shops, and it is located directly on the 90th Street.

Point 90

One of the distinguished commercial centers in the assembly and is famous for its Point 90 cinema. It is located near the American University on the ninetieth Street.

City Plaza Mall

On 17th Street near Seoudi and Akhenaten School, it is famous for the Abdel Rahim Koueider branch and a host of other shops.

For transportation, you can use the Careem or Uber app in all governorates of Egypt.

Time Difference: GMT +2.

Languages: Arabic (official), English

Climate: The average temperature from March to November ranges from 26°C (78.8°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), and in the hottest summer months, the temperature can reach 33°C (91.4°F)..