Egypt Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
Country: Egypt
Where is it?: Egypts lies in northern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea.
Why do people go here?: Travelers visit Egypt for visiting the amazing archeological sites, such as the Pyramids at Giza and many of the temples in Luxor and Karnak.
What are the main entry points?: Generally travelers fly into Cairo or ride a bus from Tel Aviv.
Currency used: Pound
strong>Country Code for Phones: 20
Area codes for Major Cities: Cairo 2, Alexandria 3
Religion: Muslim 94%, Coptic Christian 6%
Population: 75,000,000
Ethnic Breakdown: Egyptian 90%, Arab 10%
Government: Socialist Republic
Languages: Arabic
Travel Information
Major Cities: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan
Attractions: Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak
Accommodation: Egypt Hostels, Egypt Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Egypt-Egyptian General Authority for the Promotion of Tourism, Misr Travel Tower, Abassia Square Cairo +20-2-823-570, +20-2-282-8430
Tips for Visiting
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Dahab, Dakhla Oasis
Health Issues: Bilharzia, Pollution
When to go: Since Egypts get extremely hot, the best times to visit are in December, January and February
Common Phrases: Greetings: Salam Aleikum, Greetings (response): wa aleikum as-salam, Thank You: Shukran, How much?: kem?, Yes: nam, No: nam
Specific Events/Holidays: Sinai Liberation Day: April 25, Revolution Day: July 23, The 1973 War: October 6
Getting Around: Bus, train, and air all service Egypt. Buses service all major cities
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