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| Egypt Today - About Egypt |
| Egypt is the cradle of a deep-rooted civilization whose history goes back to more than five thousand years.
It is the museum of history and the melting pot of the greatest civilizations throughout the ages. On its land the Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Christian and Islamic
civilizations flourished. |
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| Every inch on its land tells a tale or a legend and leaves a riddle that perplexes scientists and thinkers throughout
time. On its land there lie treasures which reveal everyday one letter of the alphabet of civilization and mysteries of human miracles in all fields. In its land arts grew,
sciences flourished and holy religions found a safe haven away from persecution, and received a warm embrace of the monotheism until they took root and blessed the world
with the light of faith. |
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| Tourist attractions that Egypt possesses have placed it in the vanguard of world countries and the most attractive to
tourists by virtue of the plenitude the tourist longs for, where he finds a vast tourism variety, including : |
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| Cultural Tourism |
| Cultural Tourism is represented in Egypt 's deep-rooted heritage of monuments, uncontested by any other country, as it
contains one third of the world monuments. |
| Religious Tourism |
| Egypt abounds in religious sites frequented by thousands of the followers of the three holy religions; there are Jewish
synagogues, Christian monuments, monasteries and Islamic monuments like mosques and citadels. |
| Recreational Tourism |
| Recreation on the golden beaches with their soft sands extending along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
with its crystal clear waters and unique colored coral reefs and rare fish. |
| Safari and Adventure Tourism |
| Around the oases and in Sinai, where practicing mountain climbing is possible, especially around Sharm El-Sheikh, Saint
Catherine and Moses Mountain . Ecotourism |
| For lovers of bird watching in national parks and of contemplating natural scenery especially in Sinai, the
oases and in the Red Sea area. |
| Egypt with its nature, sunshine and generous hospitable people, welcomes its visitors and invites them to spend
a vacation full of joy, rich in culture and knowledge together with unforgettable memories on the banks of the Nile . |
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| The Nile “ Egypt , the Gift of the Nile ” |
| The Nile, not only a vital lifeline for Egypt, but the pulsating artery of the city upon whose banks,
tower luxurious hotels and clubs, and floating restaurants lie on their morings, and river craft of all kinds crisscross its surface in a pleasing, rhythmic tempo
that adds to the considerable charm of the river, affording admirable sports facilities and all forms of leisure. |
| The Nile is the world's second longest river coursing through Egypt from south to north and splitting
into two branches as it reaches the end of its journey from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea at Rosetta and Damitta. |
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| Geography |
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| The area of the Arab Republic of Egypt is more than 1,000,000 km². Its borders stretch from the Mediterranean in the north, where the Nile meets the sea, to the borders of Sudan , Libya on the west and over the Sinai Peninsula to the borders of Israel and, by sea, Jordan and Saudi Arabia on the east. The Nile (the world's- longest river with its 6,600 km) has created, through tens of thousands of years, a fantastic fertile landscape on its banks where - approximately 95 % of Egypt 's population lives. |
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| Visa |
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Non-Egyptian visitors arriving in Egypt are required to be in possession of a valid passport. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic and Consular Missions Abroad. Please check with your nearest Egyptian Consular mission for more details concerning visa regulations applying to your citizenship.
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| Note: Most travelers obtain their Visa upon entry to Egypt . Visa applications are normally passed out by airlines prior to landing at an Egyptian airport. |
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| Climate |
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| Egypt enjoys an ideally moderate climate, for the sun shines most of the year on average of eight hours daily. Rainy days are few. Although the climate of the desert areas of the country is hot, the Nile valley retains its well-balanced moderate climate throughout the year. |
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| Official Currency |
| Egyptian Pound (100.0 Piasters) |
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