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Information of Egypt |
Capital: Cairo
Official Language: Arabic
Currency: Egyptian Pound
Egypt the Middle Eastern country in North Africa is a country of wonders attracting tourists year after year. The Sphinx, the Nile, ancient Luxor and the pyramids, Egypt's treasures are infinite tempting the tour lovers from all over the world. Egypt borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south and Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast. Misr, the Arabic for modern Egypt, is of Semitic origin referring two straits probably meaning "a country" or "a state". It's not just the Pharaonic monuments that have drawn travelers to this country it's the legacy of the early Egyptians, their cultural heritage and the profusion of art and architecture accumulated from centuries that have earned Egypt such enormous popularity.
Major Cities of Egypt
Major cities of Alexandria are Abusir, Agami, Alexandria
El Alamein, El-Dikheila, Mersa Matruh, Sallum, Sidi Abdel Rahman and Sid Barani. Main cities and towns in the Nile Delta and northeastern Egypt includes Benha, Bilbeis, Damanhur, Danuetta, Fayed El Mansura, Ismailia, Port Said, Tanta and Zagazig. Major cities of the lower and upper Nile Valley are Atfih, Beni Suef, Ihnasya el Madina, El Lahun and El Minya, Abu Tig, Akhmim, Asyut, El Badari and Dairut.Major cities and towns in the southern Egypt are Luxor, Thebes, Armant and Isna.
Tourist Attractions of Egypt
Egypt boasts of some wonderful beach resorts. There are fine beaches all along the coast from Alexandria to Mersa Matrouh, including the resort of Sidi Abdel Rahman. The natural bay and long white beaches at Mersa Matrouh make for good sunbathing and swimming in calm transparent waters. Other options of attractions in the Mersa Matrouh area include: Cleopatra's Bath, a whirlpool that was supposedly used by Antony and Cleopatra, an extinct temple fort and "Rommel's Hideout" i.e. a cave where the general planned his military campaigns. The Nile Delta and the northeast Egypt is lush with vegetation. Vast fields of cotton, maize and rice decorate the flat landscape. Cairo, and the area around it are considered to be the heart of Egypt, with some of the most famous Pharaonic and Islamic monuments. For a relatively short trip to Cairo, these monuments would include the pyramids, tombs and temples of Giza and Saqqara, but with only a little extra time, could also include other monuments including pyramids at Dahshur, Abu Rawash, and Abusir. The middle Nile valley is dominated by the Luxor and Thebes open-air museum. Egypt's Red Sea coast stretches from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border. Its mineral-rich red mountain ranges inspired the mariners of antiquity to name the sea Mare Rostrum, or the Red Sea.
Red Sea, dotted with coral reefs and fringed by ancient ports has a rich maritime history which stretches back to Pharaonic times. The thermal winds of the East still bring thousands of migrating birds to the shores of the Red Sea, making it a paradise for bird-watchers. Sinai is where rock meets coral reef and the desert stops at the sea. It is the grandeur of granite meeting golden beaches.
Travel and Accommodation in Egypt
Passports and visa are mandatory for planning a tour to Egypt. The main airport is Cairo. Travelers can obtain a renewable, 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Cairo International Airport. Nowadays, there are large number Nile cruises, offering different types of services and prices. Nile cruises offer the perfect venue for visiting antiquity sites along the Nile valley. Cruising the Nile from Aswan to offers travelers the most efficient way to visit the antiquity sites. There are a fair number of great hotels in Bangui that provides comfortable accommodation.
Safety and Precautions in Egypt
Egypt suffered a series of deadly terrorist attacks near tourist sites in late in the recent times. A heavy security presence is apparent to travelers throughout the country. In addition to the Sinai attacks, there were three terror attacks on crowded tourist destinations in Cairo in April 2005. Travelers to Egypt's frontiers, including the borders with Libya, Sudan, and Israel and parts of the Sinai has to obtain permission from the Travel Permits Department of the Ministry of the located in downtown Cairo. In addition, travelers should be aware that land mines have caused many disasters, including deaths of Americans, in Egypt. All travelers should check with local authorities before embarking on off-road travel.
Allwonderscountries provides a detailed overview about Egypt and its various destinations making it easier for the travel lovers to gather suitable information about the place before deciding to take a tour. For further details and information on Egypt browse more pages of Allwonderscountries
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