Something about Egypt

Pyramids Of Giza

Egypt (Listeni /ˈiːdʒɪpt/; Arabic: مصر, Miṣr, Egyptian Arabic: [mɑsˤɾ] ; Coptic: Kīmi ; Sahidic Coptic: Kēme), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world. Covering an area of about 1,010,000 square kilometers (390,000 sq. mi), Egypt is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.

Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East. The great majority of its estimated 80 million people[4] live near the banks of the Nile River, in an area of about 40,000 square kilometers (15,000 sq mi), where the only arable land is found. The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with most spread across the densely populated centers of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta.

Sphinx

Monuments in Egypt such as the Giza pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx were constructed by its ancient civilization. Its ancient ruins, such as those of Memphis, Thebes, and Karnak and the Valley of the Kings outside Luxor, are a significant focus of archaeological study. The tourism industry and the Red Sea Riviera employ about 12% of Egypt's workforce.

Luxor

The economy of Egypt is one of the most diversified in the Middle East, with sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry and service at almost equal production levels.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

In early 2011, Egypt underwent a revolution, which resulted in the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years in power.

Climate

Satellite image of Egypt. Main article: Climate of Egypt.

Most of Egypt's rain falls in the winter months. South of Cairo, rainfall averages only around 2 to 5 mm (0.1 to 0.2 in) per year and at intervals of many years. On a very thin strip of the northern coast the rainfall can be as high as 410 mm (16.1 in) mostly between October and March. Snow falls on Sinai's mountains and some of the north coastal cities such as Damietta, Baltim, Sidi Barrany, etc. and rarely in Alexandria. Frost is also known in mid-Sinai and mid-Egypt.

Temperatures average between 80 °F (27 °C) and 90 °F (32 °C) in summer, and up to 109 °F (43 °C) on the Red Sea coast. Winter temperatures average between 55 °F (13 °C) and 70 °F (21 °C). A steady wind from the northwest helps lower temperatures near the Mediterranean coast. The Khamaseen is a wind that blows from the south in spring, bringing sand and dust, and sometimes raises the temperature in the desert to more than 100 °F (38 °C).

Prior to the construction of the Aswan Dam, the Nile flooded annually (colloquially The Gift of the Nile) replenishing Egypt's soil. This gave the country consistent harvest throughout the years.

The potential rise in sea levels due to global warming could threaten Egypt's densely populated coastal strip and have grave consequences for the country's economy, agriculture and industry. Combined with growing demographic pressures, a significant rise in sea levels could turn millions of Egyptians into environmental refugees by the end of the century, according to some climate experts.

Tourism  

Red Sea

Tourism is one of the major revenue items of Egypt. Therefore, the state strongly promotes the development of this industry. Heavily built and upgraded resorts on the coast, in cities - Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, etc. Numerous representatives of the Tourist Police (Tourism & Antiquities Police) are found on every street. Their mission - to help and foster the visitors, with which they are successfully addressed.

In Egypt, there are monuments of different epochs and civilizations: Egyptian, Christian (Coptic), medieval Arabic. The most visited attractions:

Ancient Egyptian necropolis (the Pyramids of Giza and other Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor, the tombs of the nobility).

Nile Crouise

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Sharm el-Sheikh

Paranoiac temples, especially in Luxor and Abu Simbel.

Medieval monuments - Islamic and Old Cairo.

The Red and Mediterranean Seas are numerous resorts for diving, surfing and similar hobbies.

A characteristic feature of the Egyptian tourism industry is communicating with the locals. Adopted this style of bargaining, to impose their services and ask for baksheesh (tip) often finds the newcomers by surprise. I wonder what the tourists are often used tried and tested methods of deception, knowledge of which allows easier travel across the country.

Ethnic groups: 99% - Egyptians; 0.9% - Nubians; 0.1% - Greeks

Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)

Population - 80,271,000 people (2011).

Religion - Sunni Islam.

MODERN EGYPT

Modern Egypt

Egypt is a very ancient country and its rich history. About this story in today's world made many discoveries and even more left unsolved mysteries. The life of modern Egypt is also of great interest to people living in other continents. For example, for the Russians.
Egypt is now inhabited by Arabs. They began development of this country even during the Roman invasion. Only three percent of the total population accounted for by descendants of the ancient Egyptians, the Copts, who later embraced Christianity. Therefore, we can say that in Egypt today, officially, there are two religions. That Christianity and Islam. And it goes without saying that the vast majority of preaching Islam. But it does not interfere coexist two completely different religious groups. For example, in the streets of Egypt you can see built next to mosques and Orthodox Coptic Church.
The total population of 60 million people, with 20 million living in the capital (in Cairo). Typically, settlements are located along the shores of the legendary Nile. With the help of irrigation canals, desert turns into a blooming garden.

Modern Egypt