Egypt

Egypt is the motherhood of civilization, a land of refuge and tolerance. This land, which frontiers have not changed for more than 5000 years, witnessed the succession of migrations, currents of ideology, philosophies and religious beliefs.

Egypt is a diversified country, an open sky museum: pyramids and temples, monasteries and mosques, oases and deserts…. the waters of the Mediterranean reveal the glory of Alexandria, the Red Sea offers its: coral reefs, fauna, flora and crystalline water. Egypt is going to celebrate the seventh millenarian of its written history, in the year 2000, it will unite with the humanity in watching, from the top of the pyramids, the passage of another millenarian.

In the north-eastern angle of Africa between Libya and the Red Sea opposite to the Mediterranean, Egypt extends over 1 million km2 frontiers with Sudan, Libya and Israel.Capital Cairo, 16 millions of inhabitants.
Population and religion 64 millions of inhabitants, 90% of Moslems and 10% of Christians, mostly belonging to the Coptic Church.
Climate and clothes Moderate climate at the coasts and the delta, hot in the south and the west; night is cold in winter. Light clothes (woolen at night). Protection against the sun. Shoes fit for long walks
Languages Arabic is the official language, English and French are spoken in tourists areas.
Time / Hour GMT + 2 (October to March) GMT + 3 (April to September) Telephone Foreign countries to Egypt: 00 international, 20 Egypt, 2 Cairo, 3 Alexandria, 95 Luxor, 97 Aswan, 62 Sharm El Sheikh, 65 Hurghada / El Gouna / Soma / Safaga / El Kosseir / Marsa Alam..
Electric current 220 volts; in some areas 110 volts.
Currency and fax Currency change is available in first class hotels.Fax is available in first and second class hotels. Mail A mailed letter to Europe would reach its destination within a week.

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