The Allure of Egypt: Why Cairo is a Must-Visit Destination for Travelers

 

Egypt Capital: Cairo

Egypt Dialing code: +20

Egypt Airport code: HBE, CAI, CWE

Egypt Continent: Africa

Egypt Area: 387,050 sq mi  (1,002,450 km2)

Egypt Currency:  Egyptian Pound

Egypt Official Language:  Arabic

Egypt Population: 101 million (Approx.)

Egypt  National Day: 23rd July

Egypt  National Animal: No Official

Egypt National Bird:   steppe eagle

Egypt National Fruit: banana

Egypt National Flower:  Lotus

Egypt National Tree: Doum palm

Egypt National Sport: Football

Egypt Time zone: UTC +3 ( GMT +3)

Egypt Driving side: Right side of the road

 

Egypt Flag:

The Black represents the oppression and occupation. The red represents power and hope. The white symbolizes purity. The eagle represents strength and power.

Culture of the Egypt:

The majority of Egypt has Islamic traditions. Its culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. Egypt is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Egypt is Islam.

The people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with religious influences it attracts visitors. Egypt is full of deserts.

Must visit places in the Egypt:

• Luxor Temple
• Jabal Mousa
• Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Traditional Festivals in Egypt:

• Abu Simbel Sun Festival
• Eid al-Fitr
• Sphinx Festival
• Luxor African Film Festival

Egypt Must-try Foods:

• Appetizers
• Meat dishes
• Vegetarian dishes

Weather in the Egypt:

The Egypt country has one season. Hot Season January-December. Mild winter in coastal areas

Economics of the Egypt:

Egypt is more dependent on the petroleum. Its GDP is $347 billion (approximately), ranking it 42nd in the world. This country has 95% debt. The tourism sector is Egypt's main source of income.

Egypt imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, medicines, and machinery. Its exports are Fertilizers, Electrical, Bovine, agriculture, and Mineral.

Egypt's export and import partners are China, India, Ethiopia, the USA, Brazil, Turkey, and Morocco.

Sports in the Egypt:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Djibouti. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, squash, and athletics are popular sports in Egypt.

Transport in Egypt:

How many airports are in Egypt?

There are 26 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Cairo International Airport is the biggest airport in Egypt.

Egypt's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Egypt?

There are 25 countries without visas. It grants 37 e-visas and 30 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 134 countries.

The passport ranks 85 in the world.

Defense in Egypt:

Egypt is the safest country in the world. Egyptian Armed Forces, the Egyptian Ministry of Defense, and the Egyptian Air Defense Forces are the military, with limited powers of 1,20,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $5.2 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 13.

Egypt Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

• Egypt has the most pyramids in the world.
• Egypt has invented the 365-day calendar that is divided into 12 months.
• Egypt has created the toothpaste.
• Egypt has the third highest population in Africa.
• Egypt is a transcontinental country.