| Capital of Egypt | Cairo |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic, English, French |
| Currency | Egyptian pound |
| Religion | Sunni Muslim, Coptic Christian |
| Population | 80.5 million |
| Time zone | EET (UTC +2) |
| Dialing code of Egypt | +20 |
In an unprecedented move, Egypt has deployed its troops to Al-Arish in Sinai in a manouuvre designed to counter the recent attack which killed 16 border police. A reprisal by helicopters and ground based forces has killed 20 militants. Local Bedouin …
Rumours about the sports kit issued to Egyptian athletes ahead of the Olympics suggest that the cash strapped Egyptian committee have bought counterfeit clothing and bags for the team. A synchronised swimmer, Youmna Khallaf, has made the accusation o…
Two American tourists and their tour guide have been kidnapped and held hostage on their way to St Catherine's Monastery, a popular tourist excursion destination in the Sinai Desert. The coach from Cairo, on which they were travelling, was stopped in…
Celebrating and encouraging the ancient Pharoanic art of sculpting in granite, the Symposium in Aswan has hosted more than 200 sculptors from around the world since it's inception in 1996. Finished work is displayed in a spectacular open air museum a…
A street festival in Luxor to celebrate the birthday (Moulid) of Sheikh Abu el-Haggag, a Syrian who came to Luxor and established a religious retreat. The event takes place 2 weeks before the start of Ramadan and is an occasion for children to dress …
Twice a year, on 22 February and 22 October, the rising sun shines through to the inner sanctum at the temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel creating a spectacular effect and testament to the incredible architectural skills of the Egyptians. Outside the…
