 | warn:At present, there are still political unrest factors in Egypt. When in Egypt, you should always be careful about the collection of protection fees by secular armed forces. Bordering Israel’s Gaza StripSinai PeninsulaThe north is very dangerous. It is often hit by rockets from Palestine. Please avoid going there. |
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| capital | Cairo |
| currency | Egyptian Pound (EGP) |
| population | 78,887,007 (July 2006 est.) |
| Power Systems | 220 volts / 50 Hz (European plug, Schuko) |
| country code | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC 2 |
| Language | Arabic (Official language), most of the well-educated Egyptians willEnglishwithFrench |
| Emergency call | 122 (police agency), 123 (emergency medical service), 180 (fire department) |
| Driving direction | right |
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Egypt（Arabic: مصر), is the most populous country in northeastern Africa, its official name isArab Republic of Egypt（Arabic: جمهوريّة مصرالعربيّة). Egypt is one of the ancient civilizations in the world. Geographically, the country spans two continents, namely Asia and Africa. The Sinai Peninsula is located in Southwest Asia (West Asia), and most of the country is located in North Africa. Islam is the state religion, and its followers are mainly Sunni, in addition to Christianity and other religions; the official language is Arabic, and English and French are commonly used.
The degree of diversification of the Egyptian economy is among the best in the Middle East. Various important industries such as tourism, agriculture, industry and service industries have almost the same development proportions. Egypt is also considered to be a medium power, especially in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Islamic faith regions.
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Few civilizations can leave an indelible mark on history like Egypt. The Egyptian civilization on the banks of the Nile River has stood for more than 5,000 years and is one of the oldest civilizations on the planet. Egypt has created many historical precedents, and it is believed that this nation invented writing in 3,000 BC. Egyptian scholars used precise mathematics to depict the trajectory of the planets with extreme precision. Of course, the Egyptians were still the greatest architects in the ancient world, and the monuments and temples built by them still amaze and move tourists even today.
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Egypt acrossSouthwest AsiawithNorth Africa. NearMediterraneanAnd the Red Sea. Egypt is in the west andLibyaBordering, in the east andGaza StripandIsraelBordering, in the south andSudanborder. Egypt has an area of 1,001,449 km2, Its area is approximately equivalent toTexasaddNew Mexico, Is four times that of the United Kingdom and twice that of France.
Egypt belongs to the "Great River Civilization" and lives along the banks of the Nile River. The Nile River, with a total length of about 4,000 miles, is the longest river in the world. Egypt occupies the narrow but extremely fertile corridor of the northern section of the Nile, which flows through the harsh desert area of the Sahara Desert in South Africa. Although Egypt has a vast territory from east to west, most of the land is unusable desert terrain, and since ancient times, people in Egypt have almost always lived by water.
Before the completion of the dam construction in the 20th century, the Nile would flood and flood both banks every summer. Farmers in Egypt rely on the water and rich nutrients brought by flooding to nourish their farmland. If there is a shortage of water in a drought year, famine will occur and impact the population. The Nile River brought abundant fishery products to the Egyptians, and the Egyptians are also skilled fishermen, who have long been proficient in the technology of making and manipulating small boats.
The Mediterranean Sea is located in the north of Egypt. Its sea area is calm and rich in resources. Therefore, the surrounding coastal civilizations can actively explore and trade with each other.
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| Lower Egypt Contains the Nile Delta in the north, the Mediterranean coast,Cairo，Alexander portIt's here. |
| Central Egypt The area along the Nile River was historically the place where Upper and Lower Egypt met. |
| Upper Egypt Located on the banks of the Nile, in southern Egypt, there are a series of amazing temple towns. |
| Western desert The location of the western oasis: five oasis, each with its own characteristics. |
| Red sea coast A luxurious beach resort where visitors can dive and watch local marine life. |
| Sinai Peninsula The rugged, isolated peninsula, with cultural heritage and mountains, visitors can experience scuba diving. |
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Ramadan Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred month, lasting 29 to 30 days. During this time, Muslims will fast during the day, and almost all restaurants will not open before dusk. From morning to night, Muslims cannot eat anything (including water, cigarettes). Non-Muslims do not have to comply, but try not to eat in public because it is impolite. The length of work will also be shortened. The exact date of Ramadan depends on local astronomical observations, which may vary from country to country. Ramadan ends atEid al-Fitr, This festival may last for several days.
If you plan to visit Egypt during Ramadan, please seeTraveling during Ramadan。 |