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The country of Egypt is a large nation, most of which lies in north eastern
Africa. The Sinai Peninsula region of Egypt spills into Asia. Luxor geography
is all about the topography and the physical features of the city, its climate
and its accessibility. The country boasts of a historic past, a mysterious philosophy
and religion and attracts millions of tourists every year. A large number of
these tourists visit the city of Luxor.
The city of Luxor is located in southern Egypt, called Upper Egypt. It is the
capital of the Al Uqsur governorate and the modern city has been built on the
site of the ancient settlement called Thebes. The city extends on either side
of the river Nile and the river divides the city into roughly two halves, the
West Bank and the East Bank. This glorious river valley offers a gateway to
the great Egyptian desert region. The Nile provides an easy access to the various
important cities in Egypt and thus permeates every aspect of life in Luxor,
not simply the geography.
The climate and weather of Luxor is very similar to the rest of the country
as in the city is extremely prone to temperature swings. Luxor city experiences
very low, almost no rainfall throughout the year and the winter months are the
best in terms of travel and tourism. Luxor can be approached from Cairo by an
hour long flight and it is the capital of Egypt that provides Luxor its international
connectivity. Besides the water services plying on the Nile, Luxor is connected
by an excellent road service to the rest of the country. Luxor geography is
essentially a result of its location and it is this strategic location that
has resulted in the city's growth as a major trading harbor and a place of immense
tourist interest.
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