Egypt Travel Guide

Egypt Overview

Egypt the country of ancient civilization and pyramids is among one of the main attractions of this world. The land of ancient wonders stimulates thousands of travelers each year to explore this country.

Travel information to Egypt mainly consists of information related to history, geography, religion, culture and tourist attractions. Egypt travel guide give the respective information about the country necessary before heading to Egypt.

Located in the northeastern part of African continent, Egypt is bordered by Israel in northeast, by Jordan and Saudi Arabia in the east and by Sudan in the south. Libya resides in west of the Egypt. Dominated by Nile River and Eastern and Western deserts, Egypt has total area of 1,001.450 km sq, populated by around 79 million people.

Divided into 27 governorates, Egypt's official name is Arab Republic of Egypt and the capital city is Cairo. Cairo is not only the capital of this second most populous country of African continent but also the major destination of Egypt. Other popular destinations include Alexandria, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Sharm el Sheikh and many more.

But it is the history of Egypt that makes it most attractive and interested to explore. Egypt well known for its history, is home of one of the ancient civilizations of this world and also contain one of the seven wonders of the world-the Pyramids. Apart form these two gems the Egypt's history also features ancient temples, monuments and world famous ancient cities.

Like history and geography, religion of Egypt also show diversity and plays central role in demographically division of Egypt. About 85% of the total populations of Egypt are the adherents of Islam. Among the others remaining Christianity is the main religion. Beside of the religion, Egyptians are the largest ethnic group residing in Egypt along with other minorities including Bedouin Arab, Berber speaking Siwis, ancient Nubian communities and many others.

Egypt culture is the ultimate result of historical diversity of this country. From music to arts and from literature to festivals all represent the true spirit of foreign influence along with the native effect. From the fertile Nile river valley to the Great Sand Sea and from the temple of Karnak to temple of Hathor and from the Sinai Mountain to the Tiran island Egypt present the perfect picture of sightseeing scattered all over the country.

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