Egypt Prime Location
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Printed On: 20 May 2013
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Egypt as a country. Facts about Egypt.

Egypt is a state in Africa. It's located in the east North Africa. This part of Africa is just by the Mediterranean Sea as well as by the Red sea.

This part of Egypt is also the inhabited this is due to the fact that it's water in the vicinity. So along the Nile, the Mediterranean sea as well as by the Red Sea, large part of Egypt is desert area and uninhabited.

There are approx 80 million people living on a 1.000 000 square kilometer area.

The capital in Egypt is Cairo, large part of Egypt is the Sahara desert where there is almost no vegetation.

The official language in Egypt is Arabic, but a lot of the people in the cities talk both English and French.

Tourist attractions in Egypt

There are a lot of tourist attractions in Egypt. Here are two of the largest ones.

The pyramids in Egypt

The pyramids in Egypt were built to show how much power a pharaoh had. When the pharaoh dies he and his mistresses were buried in the pyramids.
The largest and most famous pyramids are the Cheops pyramid, Chefren as well as Mykernios.
The Cheops pyramid is the first and the most wonder of seven wonders in the world

Red Sea

The Red Sea is a treasure chest for us divers.
To dive or go snorkeling in the Red Sea is something above other things.
When you go down for not more than 50 cm you will see more colorful fishes then you could imagine.
If you go out further you will have the possibility to see sharks, Turtles, dolphins etc.

What to shop in Egypt

What Egypt is most famous for merchandise wise that is.
Silver is something that is popular, Egypt is known for its fine handmade silver ornaments.
The prices for silver ornaments are fair compared to other places in Europe.

Glass souvenirs are also something that Egypt is known for.
Perfume Just try to smell some of their perfumes and compare the prices for the perfumes that you buy at home. You will find out why it's so popular to buy perfumes from Egypt. One thought before buying perfumes, is that perfume doesn't last that long when you store it in glass containers.
Water pipes are also a popular souvenir from Egypt.
When you buy a water pipe and want to take it through customs, make sure that you have removed the metal parts in the water pipe.
Otherwise the water pipe won’t go through the metal detector if you have it as a carryon luggage.
Last but not least.
Papyrus is also something that almost ALL tourists buy. Papyrus can be bought in multiple forms as well as with different patterns.

Sun vacation in Egypt. Where the sun always shines.

When you visit Egypt for a vacation in the sun you should think of the following

The sun is very strong down in Egypt, so make sure that you always have a sun protection cream and try to stay away from the strongest sun in the middle of day. At least the first 2-3 days.
When you are down at the beach or by the pool make sure that you drink a lot of water. In Egypt you shouldn't drink tap water just bottled water.
Drink at least 3 liters of water per day.
The water that you drink should be room temperature when you drink it. The body will absorb the water better that way.
When you have been out in the sun for a longer period of time it's nice to cool down by taking an ip in the sea.
After you have taken a dip in the Red Sea make sure to shower afterwards, this is due to the fact that the Red Sea is very salty and this can make you itch.

Sports and Activities in Egypt - Diving, Snorkeling, Golf.

When you’re going on Vacation to Egypt you might just want to do something besides lying in the sun and visiting monuments.
Egypt also has something to offer the active persons.

Red Sea diving

The Red Sea has since the fifties been known to be a diving as well as snorkeling paradise.
Here are more than a 1000 species of fish and you won't have to go far out to see colorful fishes swimming close to you.

Golf

When you’re in Egypt you should try to play golf. If you’re in Cairo you will have the possibility to play just besides the pyramids. If you’re near Hurghada you can play in El-Gouna (Which is approx 40 kilometers from Hurghada), If you’re near Hurghada you can play in Jolie Ville Golf & resort.

Wind surfing and kite surfing in Egypt

It can be kind of windy amongst the Red Sea coast, so there are many possibilities to learn how to windsurf or do some kite surfing.
On the tourist areas there are schools where you can learn how to Windsurf and/or kite surf.
So even if it’s your first time, you can get the possibility to experience Windsurfing.
And even if you have tried it before, it's always good to take a lesson to refresh your memory.

Nightlife in the Red Sea

Red Sea is a coastal amusement hangout, innumerable travelers around the world is attracted to this place. This area locates various vivacious restaurants and entertainment outlets. A person with rocking personality may find oneself shaking, swing and getting swayed by the throbbing music while tuning into endless music of the s that are located in the Red Sea. Nightlife in the Red Sea is sparkling and lively with several teenagers, who sing, dances and in this manner has fun at these entertainment outlets. Towns turn into a fun-loving young and old recreation ground every night. Red Sea is occupied with many brand names shops primarily from Sharm El sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam. It brags of many hotels that have their own Restaurants and shops, which are stimulating in its own fashion.