Egypt
Egypt is located on the continent of Africa in its northeastern region and on the Sinai Peninsula of Asia.
Two seas, connected by the Suez Canal, wash this country. Egypt is rich in “neighbors”. The land border is with Libya, in the southern part with Palestine and Sudan, in the east with Israel, and the sea border affects Saudi Arabia and the countries of Jordan.
The country is dominated by a democratic system. The President is the President, and with the Prime Minister of Egypt is the Prime Minister. Laws are adopted and approved by the National Assembly. In every city in Egypt, administrative-territorial power is in the hands of governors.
Egypt on the map
Holidays in Egypt – a trip to the country of resorts, deserts and pyramids
Egypt is considered an ancient country with rich traditions and cultural customs. Tourism is thriving here and attracts countless travelers from all over the world. It is permissible to relax here regardless of the season of the year. The largest influx of tourists occurs during the holidays and New Year’s Eve. The exoticism of Egyptian beaches and the mass of various local entertainment seduces foreigners – some catch waves, others go scuba diving, and still others enjoy the gentle sun and sea wind.
Briefly about Egypt
The capital of Egypt is Cairo. The city is divided into two parts: western and eastern, and is located on both sides of the Nile. Cairo is the main tourist center of the country. Currently, 8. 2 million people live in the city. The Egyptian capital is considered a densely populated city. More than ten million people live in the surrounding areas, and most of the population from the suburbs commutes to work in the capital. Together with the suburbs, the total number of people in Cairo is sixteen million people.
The country mainly speaks Arabic, but British and French are also common. The widely recognizable Nile River flows through the country. Its length is actually seven thousand km. It is considered the second longest river in the world after the Amazon. A large part of Egypt is occupied by deserts. The country has huge reserves of natural resources (oil, gas, iron ore, zinc, etc.).
weather conditions and climate in Egypt
The southern part of the country is in the tropical climate zone, and the northern part is in the subtropical climate zone. For this country, obvious temperature fluctuations within twenty-four hours are common. In the desert during the day the thermometer reaches +50C, and at night the temperature can drop to +10C. In summer, dry winds often blow, resulting in sandstorms.
life and culture of the Egyptians
Egypt is called a multicultural country. In this country, modern traditions are closely intertwined with local customs. Religion plays a huge role in the life of Egyptians. Folk arts and dances are an integral part in Egyptian culture. Egyptians value family highly; they carefully protect and protect their loved ones.
Egyptian cuisine
Egyptian cuisine may seem simple, but it is also very tasty and very healthy. Basically, Egyptians prepare dishes from lamb and chicken with various herbs, fruits and vegetables.
Sights of Egypt
