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Sharm el Sheikh |
Sharm el-Sheikh often known simply as "Sharm", is a city situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in Janub Sina', Egypt, on the coastal strip between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai.
Sharm el-Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt's Southern Sinai province which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, Saint Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. Sharm el-Sheikh is known as The City of Peace referring to the large number of international peace conferences that have been held there.
Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Arabic world. But there are also some very good reasons to visit it if you are not the common tourist, who likes to lay on the beach all day. It is one of the finest diving spots in the world and a trip into the desert is an unforgettable adventure.
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Full Name :
Sharm el Sheikh;
Area :
214 sq km, 83 sq miles;
Population : 23000 ;
Country Dialing Code : +20 (Area code 69);
Electricity:
220V 50HzHz;
Languages :
Arabic (official);
Religion :
94% Muslim, 6% Christian;
Best Time to Visit :
Between April and November. ;
International Airport : Ophira International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh),
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