Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of
the world's most famous monuments, including the Pyramids
and the Great Sphinx; the southern city of Luxor contains
a particularly large number of ancient artifacts such as
the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Today, Egypt
is widely regarded as an important political and cultural
centre of the Middle East.
Travel Facts
Full Name :
Arab Republic of Egypt;
Capital City :
Cairo; Area :
1,001,449 sq km,
386,659 sq miles;
Population :
69,500,000 ; Currency :
Egyptian Pound (ŁE);
Country Dialing Code :
20 ;
Electricity:
220V 50HzHz;
Time Zone :
GMT/UTC +2 ();
Languages :
Arabic (official);
Religion :
94% Muslim, 6% Christian;
Best Time to Visit :
Peak travel season from mid October to May.;
Electric Plug Details :
European plug with two circular metal pins ; International Airport : Cairo International Airport, Luxor International Airport, Ophira International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh), Embaba Airport (Giza), El Nhouza Airport (Alexandria)
