Egypt Country Guide | Guide to Egypt
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Country Guide Egypt
Capital:
Cairo
Population:
74,033,000
Currency:
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Religions:
Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%, Coptic 9%, other Christian 1%
Government:
republic
Languages:
Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
Climate:
desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
Phone Code:
20
Festivals in Egypt
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Music and sheesha smoke wafting from the open doorway of a Cairo coffeehouse, the rippling dunes and blinding white sand of the Western Desert, and the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel and Karnak - our bestselling guide to the ancient land of the Pharaohs covers every corner of this inspiring country.
- Take a cruise with our dedicated Nile Cruises chapter - we'll give you the low-down on everything that floats, from local feluccas to luxurious cruise ships
- Get around with our 128 detailed maps - including customised itineraries and a walking tour map to help you discover the medieval alleyways of Islamic Cairo
- Get the background on everything from pyramids to papyrus with our special sections on Pharaonic Egypt and the Egyptian Museum
- Discover the outdoors with our comprehensive coverage of Red Sea diving and desert safaris - we know every shipwreck and oasis!
- Talk the talk with the help of our Egyptian Arabic language chapter
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Further Egypt Resources
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