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Egypt (Egyptian: Kemet; Coptic: Kīmi; ; Egyptian Arabic:), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country in North Africa that includes the Sinai Peninsula, a land bridge to Asia. Covering an area of about Egypt borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, and the Gaza Strip and Israel to the east. The northern coast borders the Mediterranean Sea and the island of Cyprus; the eastern coast borders the Red Sea.
Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa. The great majority of its estimated 78 million people (2007) live near the banks of the Nile River in an area of about where the only arable agricultural land is found. The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with the majority spread across the densely populated centers of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta.
Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most famous monuments, including the Giza pyramid complex and the Great Sphinx. The southern city of Luxor contains numerous ancient artifacts, such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Egypt is widely regarded as an important political and cultural nation of the Middle East. (...) more....

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The best time is November to April. In other months, there particularly in Upper Egypt, an oppressive midday heat, with often over 40 degrees.

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The Egyptian pound (£ E or EGP) is divided into 100 piastres (PT). The prices in this volume are then given in euros or dollars, if their equivalents in pounds is subject to revocation because of the currency fluctuations. Can be paid, but almost everything in the country in Egyptian pounds. Only a few better hotels prefer euros or dollars. Please ask in good time before! Banks and bureaux de change the common currency (euros, dollars) and Traveler's checks. An ATM to obtain cash easily with a credit card (Visa, Eurocard) or with an ATM card. Even at banks to get cash with all major credit cards. These cards are also many restaurants, hotels and accepted for purchases in stores and in Cairo and in the supermarkets. In case of loss of credit card call to lock the card, the 24-hour hotline of the exhibitor in Europe! In the oasis, you must bring cash, here you have no way to withdraw money. Keep all exchange receipts. Cash redemption is possible, it may travel only up to £ 5000 or e-run.

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Specific vaccinations are not mandatory. It is advisable to be vaccinated against tetanus and polio. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended from July to November for the Delta and the oases. In rural areas there is a risk of being infected with hepatitis A. In standing waters and bathe in the Nile: not schistosomiasis risk! Eat only thoroughly washed or peeled fruits and vegetables! The tap water is chlorinated, in Cairo, it can be drunk. Medical care is good. Almost all drugs are available. Treatment must be pre-paid. Close from a travel health insurance! If you are traveling with young children: accident hazards lurk everywhere in the country as poorly secured construction sites or meter deep holes at the ruined fields of the ancient sites!

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