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Egypt, The land of the pharaohs, and the land that gave birth to the first great civilisation is a great place to see our great heritage from the ancient world, transcontinental country. It is mainly in North Africa, and the Sinai Peninsula forms a land bridge in Southwest Asia.
It is a unique country filled with hidden secrets. One cannot find the wealth of antiquities of that in Egypt. It is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most famous monuments, such as the pyramids, Great Sphinx and the ancient ruins, which are a significant focus of archaeological study. But the antiquities are not all Egypt have to offer. Egypt has Miles of sandy beaches that stretch infinitely to the Sahara, with crystal blue water and beautiful coral reefs boasting with a fenzy of underwater life that draws tourists to its shores. Oases feed the lush islands of green. Egypt has one of the largest populations in Africa and the Middle East with an estimated 79 million people. Egyptians are hospitable and friendly people, they welcome their visitors and go out of their way to help as much as they can. They never seem to be too troubled. Arabic is the official language the main other languages taught and spoken are English, French, German & Italian. Religion is very important in Egypt, it is a predominantly Muslim country with Islam as its state religion, and there is a large minority of Christians who make up 10% of the population. Egypt is not without strife. They have had thirty years of authoritarian rule, an erratic economy and rising living costs. The modern Government of Egypt is a Semi-presidential republic. The President is Hosni Mubarak and the Prime Minister is Ahmed Nazif. Egypt is an important political and cultural nation of the Middle East and is a Major Power in North Africa, Mediterranean Region, African continent, Nile Basin, Islamic World and the Red Sea. It has one of the most developed and diversified economies in the Middle East. And is still rapidly developing.
This destination offers the perfect holiday getaway. Where visitors can enjoy a journey through ancient history as well as modern hospitality and leisure activities including en exuberant night life, diving, golfing, hiking, hot air ballooning, snorkelling and even the leisurely float down the Egyptian Nile on a luxurious river boat. All in all, Egypt proves to have everything necessary to make a holiday perfect and relaxing so next time you want to go somewhere, consider the land of the pharaos, the pyramids and the nile. The stomping ground of Isis and Horus not to mention mere mortals like Alexander the great, Julius Ceasar, Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. Egyp, where Exotic Arabia meets the first continent, Africa.
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