Tag: Egypt

Country facts Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt License plate: ET ISO-3166: EG, EGY (818) Internet domain:.eg Currency: 1 Egyptian pound (Egypt £) = 100 piastres = 1000 millièmes Area: 1,001,450 km² Population (2019): 100.4 million Capital: Cairo Official language (s): Arabic Form of government: Presidential Republic Administrative division: 27 districts (Governorate) Head of State: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Head of Government: Mustafa Madbouly Religion (s) (2015): 90% Muslims; 10% Christians (including Copts) Time zone: Central European Time +1 hour National Day: July 23 Location and infrastructure Location (geographical): North Africa Position (coordinates): between 22 ° and 32 ° north latitude and 25 ° and 36 ° east longitude Climate: semi-desert and desert climate Highest mountain: Katrina (2,637 m) Road network (2017): 48,000 km (paved), 17,050 km (unpaved) Railway network…

Egypt - land of the pharaohs and always a popular travel destination. The country on the Mediterranean is best known for its relics and buildings from the time of the Egyptian rulers. This unique culture can still be admired today at many sights in the form of temples, tombs or pyramids. Apart from that, the country also offers wonderful bathing beaches, diving areas and of course the River Nile with all its natural beauty. Arabic is the country's official language, but there are various dialects. The capital is Cairo, important tourist centers are in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam. In the following we present you the most exciting tours, the most beautiful attractions and the best sights in Egypt. 1. Giza pyramids No visit to Egypt would be perfect…