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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) |
Egypt villa and holiday events archive
Pharaohs Rally
A week long car race seems taxing enough. Now put it in one of the hottest and most merciless places on Earth and you have the Pharaohs Rally. The Pharaohs... Pharaohs Rally
Abu Simbel Festival
Near Aswan, Abu Simbel is one of the most impressive monuments in the world. Twice a year, at sunrise on 22 February and 22 October, the temple becomes... Abu Simbel Festival
Cairo Arabic Music Festival
For a musical delight during your holidays in Egypt, book into a Cairo apartment and experience one of the most unique and fulfilling cultural extravaganzas... Cairo Arabic Music Festival