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Egypt

A country like the Great Sphinx - half-human and half-lion

From the bustling capital of Cairo to the beautifully situated Aswan, Egypt is a marvel of antiquities and modern-day amenities. Nile cruises are a popular way of seeing a lot in one trip, but it’s also possible to travel by train to Aswan. Consider flying from Cairo and taking the train back, stopping off as the fancy takes you. Luxor is a treasure of temples and the Valley of the Kings, home to sweeping vistas and Tutankhamun's burial place. In Aswan, about 80 miles south of Luxor, the Nile flows through amber desert and granite rocks, around emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. Across the Nile from Aswan is the Tomb of Aga Khan, who died in 1957. And don’t forget the Aswan Dam and the unfinished obelisk, a granite monument that was abandoned centuries ago after a crack was discovered. Expect a mild winter from November to April and a very hot summer from May to October.

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    1. Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt

    A testament to the power of humanity and ancient Egyptian strength. The capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt has some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and...

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    2. Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), Egypt

    Only fossils remain from when this now-desert valley had a lush marine eco-system. Wadi Al-Hitan, Whale Valley, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and n...

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    3. Abu Mena, Egypt

    Few buildings remain, but there are still ample signs of Abu Mena's days as one of the earliest Christian pilgrimmage destinations. The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monaster...

  • GDP per capita (PPP): 4836
  • literacy: 55.6
  • life expectancy: 63.3
  • electricity: 220 V (50 Hz)
  • electric plug type: C
  • currency (code): Egyptian Pound (EGP)
  • calling code: 20
  • internet TLD: .eg
  • capital: Cairo
  • population: 80335036
  • area: 1001450
  • time zone: GMT +2
  • languages: Arabic (official)
  • religions: Islam (mostly Sunni) 90%,Coptic 9%

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