Egypt
Overview
One of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East, Egypt's population numbers over 77 million, with most Egyptians living near the banks of Egypt's famous Nile River. Inland is the Sahara Desert, Egypt's - and the world's - largest hot desert, extending 3 ½ million square miles.
Due to its unique geographical location, Egypt forms a crossing point between Europe, Africa and Asia. Also unique is Egypt's Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Most famous for the remains of its ancient civilization - the Great Sphinx and the Giza pyramids; Luxor and its temples; Roman Alexandria - Egypt is these days more well-known for its ability to attract tourists.
Weather
The days in Egypt are almost always warm, with cool nights.
Egypt has two seasons: the Egyptian summer is between May and October and is very hot; the Egyptian winter is from November to April and is usually mild. On Egypt's coast, the temperature ranges from an average of 14°C in summer to 30°C in winter. In Egypt's desert areas, temperatures range fluctuate widely, from 7°C - 43°C during Egypt's summer, to 0°C - 18°C in Egypt's winter.
Rainfall in Egypt is less than 80mm per year in most areas, with Egypt's coast getting most rain.
Main resorts & attractions
Here are just a few of the things that Egypt offers a visitor to Egypt's shores.
- Cairo, Egypt's capital, offers many museums showcasing Egypt's ancient civilizations, great hotels, high-class restaurants and is the launching point for most visitors to Egypt.
- Luxor: with its complex of Temples as well as the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, some of Egypt's must-not-miss sights.
- Alexandria: with its Roman remains, situated on Egypt's Mediterranean shore. Just offshore was the location of one of Ancient Egypt's most compelling sights, Alexandria's legendary lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- The Nile valley: take a cruise down Egypt's Nile River, the longest river in the world, visiting Egypt's Aswan Dam on the way.
- Red Sea: put on your mask and go scuba diving or snorkelling in the Red Sea, off Egypt's eastern shore.
- Sharm El Sheikh: Egypt's major tourist centre featuring a superb marine environment with coral reefs and stunning aquatic life in warm and clear water.
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