The economy of Africa is marked by the exploitation of natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals such as gold and diamonds. The continent, however, is the poorest in the world, the result of colonial and neo-colonialist exploitation. Agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and services are still poorly practiced in most African nations. The same is true for the… Read More »
The Sahara Desert is the second largest desert in the world with approximately 9 million km2. It is located in North Africa (between Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa) covering several countries of the African continent: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and Atlas Mountains to the north, the Red… Read More »
The art of Ancient Egypt extends over a period of more than 3000 years. Ancient Egyptian art is very distinctive and easy to recognize. Although the art has evolved, it is also conservative, and several key elements and principles remain throughout the period. Particularly typical is the use of profile in the two-dimensional art and… Read More »
Egypt is the most populous state in the Middle East and North Africa, and has the third largest economy in Africa and the largest in North Africa. However, with relatively limited natural resources, a high population and high unemployment, Egypt has a lower average income than other countries in the region. Therefore, despite a complex… Read More »
Many of the better restaurants, popular with locals and foreigners alike, can be found in international hotels. The food in Egypt is relatively inexpensive, and for a three-course meal you usually don’t spend more than 35 US $ (without wine). Imported alcoholic beverages are much more expensive than domestic ones. Taxes and service fees are added… Read More »
Egypt has been a republic since 1953. The legislative power lies in the National Assembly. The country’s head of state is the president, who appoints the prime minister and government. A great deal of power is gathered in the hands of the President. After the uprising in Egypt in 2011, constitutional issues have long been… Read More »
Egypt has been and remains a key player in the political picture in the Middle East. Egypt was the leading country in the Arab world’s struggle against Israel, and thereby in the Middle East conflict, but entered into a peace treaty with Israel in 1979. Subsequently, Egypt’s role in the Middle East has been less… Read More »
City tours Bus tours Hotels usually offer their guests the usual tours, to which i. General The highlights include the Egyptian Museum, the al-Khalili Bazaar, the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Otherwise, tours can be booked at local travel agencies, such as American Express and Misr Travel. Phone: (02) 370 34 11; (02) 393 00 10 Tours There are only a… Read More »
Egypt belongs to the same animal geographic region as Europe and most of Asia (the Palarctic region), and the fauna is quite different from that in sub- Saharan Africa. Furthermore, wildlife is relatively poor in species. Many animals that previously existed in Egypt are now rare or extinct here: helligibis, hippopotamus, nil crocodile and more.… Read More »
Islam is the official religion of Egypt, and about 90-95 percent of the population is Muslim. In addition, Egypt has a significant Christian minority. Christianity came to Egypt before the year 100 AD, and the country still has a significant Christian minority: The Coptic Orthodox Church is the largest church community in today’s Middle East,… Read More »