Ancient Land, Modern Nation
Known as the iconic home of the ancient Pharaohs, Egypt has so much to offer locals and visitors looking to experience its charm. With so much to see and to do, the country offers a chance to create itineraries that features culture, adventure, and relaxation all in one trip! Whether you're interested in its ancient history or simply looking for an adventure, Egypt and its people would captivate your very existence.
Egypt is undoubtedly the birthplace of one of Earth's oldest civilizations. An ancient civilization that lasted for more than 3,000 years and showed a stunning level of continuity.
Location
Located on the northeastern corner of Africa, where Africa and Asia meet; Egypt’s coast cut across the Mediterranean and Red sea and has long been an important centre of trade and communication for Asia, Africa, and Europe. Egypt's location became even more critical when the Suez Canal was opened.
Cairo has served as Egypt's capital for more than 1,000 years.
Population
With a population estimated at more than 100 million, it is the most populous country in the Arab world and the third-most populous nation in Africa. (2021)
Egyptians share a deep connection with their places of origin, in a way that draws them back home no matter how far they travel!
Climate
Egypt has a generally warm and dry climate characterized by the scarcity of rainfall and the abundance of sunshine. Also, there is a moderate temperature throughout the year; summers are hot and humid, but nights are cool. Nevertheless, winters are usually mild with limited rainfall.
Snow is a rare spectacle in Egypt. The majority of rain falls along the coast, with the highest amounts of rainfall happens in the city of Alexandria.
The best times to visit Egypt are from September till March!
The River Nile
The Nile is the world's longest river. It travels through Africa before it enters Egypt, then it flows northward and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
Agriculturally, the Nile Valley is one of the world's most fertile and intensively cultivated areas. Egypt's culture and civilization would have been entirely different in the absence of this river.
The Nile provided a constant source of life-giving water and created the fertile lands that fed the growth of this uniquely resilient culture.
Water from the Nile River's outlet in Uganda, travels to the Mediterranean Sea in about three months.
The Nile River may be the only river on the planet that leaves people marveled. When it comes to myths of pharaohs, and the finding of the Rosetta stone, ancient Egypt was born here. Millions of people living along the Nile's banks today rely on it for their survival. With only a meagre amount of rain falling except in some parts of the Mediterranean, the Nile River was crucial in Egypt's rise to power and wealth. People in Egypt cultivated their land through the annual flooding of the Nile River.
Language
Arabic is the official language of Egypt. Classical Arabic is the written language; It is used for conducting official business. Colloquial (informal) Egyptian Arabic is the spoken language of the street. Both forms (classic and colloquial Arabic) are used by the media, business transactions, and schools.
Egypt's prominent television and film industries are also heavily influenced by Egyptian Arabic. Songs, folk literature, and poetry are further examples of their widespread use.
Sports
Soccer is the most prominent sport in Egypt. The Egyptian national football team called the "Pharaohs" took home the African Cup of Nations seven times, including a three-peat performance in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
Soccer remains the favourite sport of most Egyptians, tennis and squash are among the other sports. Swimming is also a popular because of the mild weather, Egyptian long distance swimmers were popular for their ability to swim across the English Channels.
It is also worth mentioning that the Egyptian handball team is one of the finest handball teams in Africa. They are the first non-European team to reach the semifinals in the World Championships and become among the top eight teams in the world in the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship. And the first African team to reach the semifinals in the Olympic Tournament.
Inventions
From the modern calendar, ink, writing, surveying and construction techniques that supported the building of magnificent pyramids and temples! To door lock, toothpaste, makeup, mummification and surgical instruments.
The ancient Egyptians have been credited with many inventions that changed the world and are still used today!
