EGYPT has so much to offer!
Culture, Relaxation, Sports, Eco-tourism and much more..
Most people visit Egypt for its pharaonic attractions, namely the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. There's the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, where important discoveries happen every year. From Luxor to Aswan you can travel up the Nile on a luxurious Nile cruise. Luxor is a wonderful destination for relaxation and shopping Egyptian style. Its central location in Upper Egypt makes it a convenient departure point to places like Amarna, homeplace of the beautiful Akhnaten and Nefertiti, Abydos, Dendera, Beni Hasan and, grandest of them all, Abu-Simbel to witness the mighty temples of Ramses II.
But Egypt is not only ancient temples and culture. Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt's largest cities, offer all sorts of modern accommodations and amenities for today's sophisticated travelers. The Red Sea coast has become an attraction for Americans, European and wealthy Arabs who enjoy first class resorts, restaurants, bars and pubs, internet cafes, discos and all sorts of aquatic sports. Hurghada and Dahab are the two most important tour spots in this area.
Looking to get away from it all? Take the desert road to Siwa and contemplate the sunset and a lovely romantic starry night at a peaceful oasis.
On this site, you may choose from a huge selection of Egypt tour packages designed for all kinds of budgets and particular interests. From classical pharaonic tours to diving, golf, holiday vacations, safaris and much more.
You can make your vacation to Egypt much more more rewarding by first learning all about its magnificent temples, exquisite art and its glorious past. Then, when you return home, you'll bring back plenty of memories as wonderful and eternal as the Land of the Pharaohs. Enjoy this site...and enjoy your trip! Egypt is waiting for you!
A brief description
The Greek historian Herodotus called Egypt, "The Gift of the Nile," and along that life-giving river, the ancient Egyptians built their amazing civilization, one they ruled for three millennia.
Conquered by the Persians in 341 B.C., the Greeks and Romans followed, but it was the Arabs that introduced Islam and Arabic, and subsequently dominated this ancient land for many centuries.
In 1517 the Ottoman Turks invaded, and took control. Besides a brief French incursion (1798-1806), the Ottomans remained until the mid-19th century.
Following the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt developed into a vital transportation hub, but fell heavily into debt. To protect its investments, Britain seized control in 1882.
Egypt then became a British protectorate in 1914, achieving partial independence in 1922, and full sovereignty in 1945.
A rapidly growing population, limited arable land, and on-going dependence on the Nile River, all continue to overtax resources.
The Egyptian government still struggles through economic reforms in the 21st century, and the pressing need for massive investment in communications and infrastructure.
Regardless, Egypt remains one of the favorite destinations of archaeologists, historians and tourists from around the world.
Facts and Figures
Official Name Arab Republic of Egypt
Population 81,731,000
Capital City Cairo (13.2 million)
Largest Cities Cairo, Alexandria
Currency Egyptian Pound
Latitude/Longitude 30º06 N, 31º25 E
Languages Arabic (official), English, French
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National Day 23 July; Revolution Day
Religions Muslim (85%) , Coptic Christians (15%)
Land
Land Area 995,450 sq km (384,343 sq miles)
Landforms Most of Egypt is covered by the low-lying sand dunes and depressions of the Western and Libyan Deserts. East of the Nile River, the semi-arid Arabian Desert extends to the edges of the Red Sea.
In the far southwest, the land rises into the Gilf Kebir Plateau, with elevations near 2000 ft. Sandstone plateaus front the Nile and the Red Sea, with cliffs as high as 1,800 ft. In the far southeast, the Red Sea Mountains, an extension of the Ethiopian Highlands, continue on into Sudan.
The country is dissected by the amazing Nile River, as it flows north to the Mediterranean Sea from it source in central Africa. The surrounding Nile Valley, 5-10 miles wide, is the country's only fertile land. and home to 98% of the population.
The Red Sea is extended into the Mediterranean by the man-made Suez Canal. The Sinai Peninsula lies east of the canal, and this limestone plateau rises to Mt Catherine in the south.
Lake Nassar, the largest lake, is man-made, and created when the Aswan dam was constructed, then finished in 1970.
Highest Point Mt. Catherine (2,637 m) (8,652 ft)
Lowest Point Qattara Depression (-133 m)
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