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| Area (sq km): | 995,450 | |
| Population: | 77,505,756 | |
| Nationality: | Egyptian | |
| Local Name: | Misr | |
| Language: | Arabic, French, English, Berber |
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| Time Zone: | +2 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 pound = 100 piastres | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Cairo | |
| Dialling Code: | +20 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .eg | |
| Religion: | Muslim, Coptic Christian |
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| Climate: | Hot Desert, Mediterranean |
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| Government: | Republic | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Required | |
| Banking: | Su-Th 8.30-14.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Cairo(CAI), El Arish(AAC), Luxor(LXR), Sharm El Sheikh(SSH), Taba(TCP) |
Cairo apartment & Arabic Music Festival
Experience one of the most unique and fulfilling cultural extravaganzas in Egypt at the Arabic Music Festival when you stay at a Cairo apartment. In November each year, the Cairo Opera House holds the Arabic Music Festival that is dedicated to reviving the sounds of Arabic music from northern Africa.
Cairo is a mesmerising city that is often overwhelming at first. The markets and bazaars are chaotic and confusing, and the city as a whole seems to be a living breathing thing. Staying at a private Cairo apartment or will provide respite and maybe even a little quiet amidst a bustling city. Central to Egypt and Cairo is a culture that is as ancient as time recorded and one of its most cherished cultural aspects is Arabic music.
The Arabic Music Festival presents a programme rich in styles from northern Africa and the Middle East. The melodic sounds resound through the stunning Cairo Opera House by top performers from across the Arab world.
Arabic music
Arabic music has a very distinct sound owing much to its unique instruments. The al’ud is similar to the lute and makes very mellow sounds. A small hand drum is called the tablah and is made from goat or fish skins.
The Egyptian harp is a key instrument in all Arabic music, and its variations throughout the Arab world can be traced back to its home, Egypt. Reed instruments are called nay and are very popular in most styles of Arabic music. Sub-genres of Arabic music include Rai, Arabesque pop, Arab classical and Kabylia music. Enjoy the age old melodies and sounds of Arabic music from your Cairo apartment or villas in Egypt during the Arabic Music Festival.