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River Nile in Egypt


 River Nile

( Egypt gift of the Nile )

River Nile is located in the north -eastern part of the continent of Africa , stems from Lake Victoria in central Africa and flows into the Mediterranean Sea
Along the Nile River, 6,695 km and so is the world 's longest river , the Nile Basin covers an area of 3.4 million km , passing ten African countries dubbed the Nile Basin countries .
River Nile
River Nile

Nile Basin countries are:Is the name given to the 10 African countries where the Nile River passes ; whether those being derailed , breaking its territory , or those on whose territory the headwaters of the Nile River , or those being through its territory feeder rivers of the Nile River .These are the ten countriesUgandaEthiopiaEritreaSudanDRCBurundiTanzaniaRwandaKenya
 Why called the River Nile in this name?Returns the label " Nile" this name in relation to the Greek term Neilos, as it is called in Greek also the name Aigyptos the term , one of the assets of the English name of Egypt EgyptHow consists stems and pouring the Nile River Nile River trip from the south ( upstream ) to the north ( downstream ) ]
River Nile
River Nile

Nile River consists of two major Icoma replenishment , namely: White Nile (in English : White Nile) in the east of the continent , And " Blue Nile " (in English : Blue Nile) in Ethiopia.Constitute these two branches west wing of the East African riftWhite NileLake Victoria is the main source of the Nile water. This lake is located on the border of Uganda , Tanzania and Kenya, This lake , in turn , is the third Great Lakes . Parallel ,The River Rovirunza - in Burundi is the maximum of the Nile River ,It constitutes the upper branch of the Kagera River , Kagera River cuts a path length of 690 km (429 miles ) before entering into Lake Victoria After leaving Lake Victoria,
Known as the Nile in this part as Neil Victoria and continues on track for a distance of 500 km (300 miles) through the Lake Kyuja - until it reaches Lake Albert after leaving Lake Albert, known as the Nile as Neil Albert then up the Nile to the Sudan known then as the Sea of ​​the mountain, and when it is connected Ghazal Sea
River Nile
River Nile


Nile extends for a distance of 720 km (445 miles ), which is known as the White Nile , the Nile continues its path carrying this name in order to join the Sudanese capital KhartoumBlue NileBlue Nile is the proportion ( 80-85 % ) of water feeding the Nile River , but this is up to him in the water just after the summer monsoon rains on the Ethiopian plateau , while not in the rest of the days of the year lineage, big water where it is weak or almost dry .This river originates from Lake Tana - located in the eastern highlands of Ethiopia continent. While the so-called " Blue Nile " in Sudan , in Ethiopia called name " Abbaa " and continues this Nile pregnant named Sudanese in the path length of 1,400 km ( 850 miles )Until he meets the other branch - the White Nile - together to form what is known as the " Nile " Since this point and even downstream in the Mediterranean SeaNileAfter the Union of the White and Blue Niles together to form the Nile , is left to the Nile River only one tributary to feed waterBefore entering Egypt , namely River عتبره , which has a track length of 800 km (500 miles ) approx. This river stems also from the Ethiopian highlands , north of Lake Tana, and connects to the River NileAt a distance of 300 km (200 miles) after the city of Khartoum . And the Nile in Sudan is distinctive for two reasons:I: passing on 6 dams ; start from Aswan - Egypt - and even sixth in Saba Luka ( to the north of Khartoum ) .

Second : change the course of the Nile ; where bend the path of the Nile in a south - westerly direction before it is due to the original track - north - until it reaches the Mediterranean Sea. This is called the curved part the name of " the great bend of the Nile "
River Nile
Nile reflects the Egyptian-Sudanese border and continue on track in Egypt along the 270 km (170 miles ) until it reaches Lake Nasser, an artificial lake located behind the High Dam . And the start of 1998 broke some parts of the lake to the west in Western Sahara to form the Toshka Lakes and the return to the original track in Lake Nasser , the Nile leaves the lake, heading north until it reaches to the Mediterranean Sea . Along this path,

Inseparable part of the river at Assiut, called Yusuf Sea and continues until it reaches the Fayoum . Up the Nile River as far north of Egypt is divided into two branches : the Damietta branch in the east and the Rosetta branch the west , Ihsran the Nile Delta between them

They are considered the top of the list of the world 's Delta


Flooding of the Nile

Since the dawn of history , civilizations that have adopted on the banks of the Nile on agriculture , as a core activity special to her, especially in Egypt due to it being one of the first countries which have in the territory of civilizations , this was the form of flooding of the Nile


Great importance in the ancient Egyptian life . This was a flood occurs regularly in the summer, and water - based enrichment of land necessary for his peasants began growing throughout the year waiting for this water. In ancient Egypt , this flood was associated with quasi- sacred ritual , where we were staying and fulfillment celebrations the Nile flood joy . They also record these celebrations in the form of carving on the walls of temples , tombs and pyramids to a statement

Sanctify bezel for this flood :

The reported holy scriptures ( Bible and the Koran ) The story of Prophet Yusuf with a pharaoh of Egypt - Aziz - when The interpretation of his dream about seven Alsnellaat and seven cows , which contributed to protect Egypt from the risk of flooding in this period , for seven years of prosperity and seven lean years. 


In Egypt, Islamic , has cared but flood Adtha also , and they have designed a " measure of the Nile " in the capital Cairo to do a precise measurement of the flood . This measure is still valid for the day in the " kindergarten Island " in Cairo. In the modern era, in 1980, saw the Nile Basin countries drier as a result of the weakness of the Nile flood , which led to water shortages and famine significant in both Sudan and Ethiopia, is that Egypt did not suffer from the effects of the problem due to the water storage in Lake Nasser behind the High Dam.

The economic importance :





Nile Basin is a unique diversified geographically , starting from the highlands in the south and least Alartha to reach the spacious plains in the far north. Therefore, the Nile River is the only river which runs from south to north depending on the tendency of the earth .
Nile is of great importance in the economies of the Nile Basin countries , in the field of agriculture, farmers rely in all countries
Ali Nile Basin water to irrigate their crops. Among the most famous of these crops : cotton , wheat , sugarcane, dates , beans, and citrus fruits .

In the field of anglers fishing depends on the Nile fishes available in it , the fish is one of the favorite dishes of many
Of the peoples of these countries. The Nile River is known that there are many aquaculture, mainly Nile crocodile and presence in the most path Nile .

In the area of ​​tourism:

In Egypt and Sudan , whereupon it one of the types of tourism is " tourism Nile " , in both Egypt and Sudan, where sailing الفلوكة carrier of tourists and visitors to the country in each of Qena and Luxor and Aswan in Egypt , and between the two dams third and fourth in the north of Sudan, between Juba and Kochi

Al–Muizz li-din Allah Street

Al–Muizz Li-din Allah was the Fatimid caliph who conquered Cairo in AD 969. This street was the former main thoroughfare of medieval time, entering the city through the southern gate of Bab - zuwelia and exiting out Of Bab AL-futuh to the north. Over the centuries buildings have encroached on its width and it is no longer very grand, but it is still vital and busy. Lined with stalls, at khan AL-khalili it is home to the coppersmith's market and an assortment of workshops. Further along are shops selling a miscellany of coffee-house equipment such as tin-topped tables an sheeshas, before finishing with the garlic and onion stalls near Bab-al futuh.

Street Moez Ledin Allah is the main street who established by the Fatimids passage of the old city of Cairo has been named by Street between Kasserine, a street who was passing through celebrations Bamahml and processions Kaaba , and the street is already open - air museum .. If featuring Trza for all architectural forms of Islamic warfare , religious , social, and after the development work turning the street into a museum open to the raised Islamic along kilometers of street -Azhar to the door Fotouh and the street has many mosques that shine with the light of Taraweeh and Tahajud in the last ten days of Ramadan .

The street was paved floor granite black Aswani .. It has traces historical , including gate Fotouh and the wall of the country and the angle of Abulkhair Alklebana and trail yellow for and book Abdulrahman Katakhda and the Palace of Prince Bashtak School and Sultan full bath Aniel and the Mosque of Sultan plum and the Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad and the remnants of my school -Zahir Baybars and Salih Najm al -Din and order and Book Khosrow Pasha Mosque and Najaf Barsbay this to one side of the house of the judge, and a street Moez Ledin Allah main axis of the compelling historical , is the oldest street at all in Egypt and more than old Ali 1040 years , and the planning essence of Sicilian , when sent Moez Ledin Allah to open Egypt and includes between the flanks 33 impact varied , stretching the region on both sides , and concentrated by most professional services and trade , the most important archaeological and historical landmarks , and branching out from the main lanes and street value of archaeological and still maintains buildings area character outstanding throughout history and is characterized by the structure of urban and architectural and cultural activities and functions of the various

Among the most famous mosques Street goats Mosque Suleiman Agha Selehdar , which constructed during the reign of Mohamed Ali Pasha, the Great, 1253 AH = 1837 a building Ottoman-style pure and adjoining school and the way it is built with stone and ends from the top Brverw wooden local motifs prominent, coats and point the way Marble white ticked by , writings and decorations windows windows cast bronze circle motifs , and the lighthouse Like other lighthouses Ottoman cylindrical shape and has one cycle and end conical Bmslh .


There is also a mosque Aqmar , and built by the minister safe bin Abataihy order of the Caliph Ahkam God refused to Mansour year 519 AH (1125 AD) , the first mosque in Cairo whale -fronted design engineered special and this mosque is built in the place of one of the monasteries that were called Bir greatness, because it they contain the bones of some Copts Martyrs , which is composed of a small dish and box corridors adorned with kufic inscriptions decorated and mounted on an old marble columns and the most beautiful thing in this whole facade .



The Mosque of Sultan Muhammad ibn Qalawun in dome excelled domes ornate mosaics and gilded wood , and carried by four columns cylindrical thick and long red granite walls, marble in this dome has the largest and most beautiful niche in the architecture of Islamic Egypt have included the interface contracts mounted on marble columns and inside these contracts Windows vicious forms of India Se ledge written by the name Youth of the building, and ends from the top balcony Mjhaa Costume serrated motifs influenced by Syrian architecture .


There is also a Hakim Mosque which was built in 380 AH during the reign of the Fatimid Aziz Bellah , which began in the year 379 AH ( 989 AD ) in the construction of another mosque outside the door Fotouh but died before completion .. Votmh son Hakim 403 AH ( 1012-1013 AD ), so attributed to him and became known as the Mosque of the ruling , and a length of 120.5 meters and width 113 meters Vmessahth less of the area of ​​the Mosque of Amr , also includes Street Textile Museum of Egypt , which includes wings for art Coptic and Islamic , Umayyad and Abbasid , Tulunid , Al Moez Ledin Allah has three doors door of victory and door Zuwaila and Fotouh door and includes all the Islamic historical stages .

Citadel of Salah al-Din



 Citadel of Salah al-Din

The most  important tourist attractions in Egypt


Represents the Citadel of Salah al-Din and one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt, the content of palaces and mosques within the scope of the castle belonging to different eras of Islamic art, characterized by diversity and innovation workmanship and accuracy , and represents a record of the history of the country for more than 7 centuries was through the castle house ruler , who is affairs of the country .

On a hill high next to the cliffs in the east of Cairo, decided commander Saladin to build a fortress overlooking Cairo to protect it from any external invasion , and save this date on the door of the castle « Runway » text historic stating after « Basmallah » : " ordered the establishment of this castle impressive neighboring guarded Cairo, collected useful and improvement, Maulana Malik al-Nasir Salah world and religion , "and so described the castle in the time of its construction Balbahirh , before that outlive the inside of many of the palaces and mosques , past and museums recently , become the seat of the kings and sultans who ruled Egypt over 7 centuries ago, and one of the most important tourist attractions in Cairo.

Tale castle

Over the castle a lot of historical events , and saw the walls of many battles, and hatched in the aspects of many plots either to stabilize the property of , and were going through periods of prosperity and other decay depending on the power of the ruler and his enemies, and this was reflected on adding every ruler of the castle inhabited by overlooking them on his own people and his flock, the associated every mosque or palace or tower or gate inside the castle as one of these rulers , but still the place as a whole is linked as first thought in building the Sultan and was Sultan al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub , on a hill voice in 1176, where his minister Bahauddin ?????? Asadi demolishing mosques and tombs that existed on the sound in order to build a castle on them, carving workers rock to make a trench , separates the cliffs on a hill « sound » What increases the vulnerability and strength, and make fun of thousands of prisoners of the Crusades to build a castle , but Saladin die before it was completed is built to work just after his brother the king , from the walls and doors and come after him, his brother King full complement to 18 towers surround the castle tower is different from each other in terms of shape and size. 
 Contain the castle on several heritage buildings , the most important mosque Nasser Mohammed bin Qlaon , which covers an area of more than 3 thousand square meters and a capacity of 5 thousand worshipers, and floors of marble, and the ceiling is decorated with inscriptions aureus, has Mozntan and cabin surrounded ???????? , and four Owaoin surrounding the courtyard is open , Ewan largest kiss , and a large dome mosque carried huge columns of red granite , and contains many mosque filled engraving on wood that has characterized the era Ayoubi

Mohammed Ali Mosque

The Mosque of Mohammed Ali of more mosques castle famous for unique to the advantages of architectural and artistic rare accorded Mizntah Alshahguetan The ????????? about 84 meters long and 80 meters others above the height of the castle built by the mosque, bringing the height of the minarets to about 164 meters, also mediates the mosque chandelier enormous fitted b 365 Mishkaat number of days of the year, as Casey mosque type of rare marble called alabaster so fired on the mosque mosque alabaster , was Muhammad Ali Pasha considering building a mosque big in the castle to perform the obligatory prayers and bury him after his death , and began work there in 1830 , having designed Eng Turkish "Joseph Bouchnak " , which was developed designed along the lines of Sultanahmet Mosque in Astana with some minor changes , and continued to work until devitalized Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1848 buried him and completed the decoration son Abbas Pasha I , and divided the mosque into two parts, east of them dedicated to prayer its dome diameter of 21 meters and a height of 52 meters from the floor of the mosque, mounted on four large contracts , mounted in turn on four shoulders square , surrounded by four half- domes , as well as half Dome in the lower level covers the mihrab, either the western part of it facing its saucer 



Jewel Palace

In the southwestern edge of the yard property or yard Royal , Palace jewel , built by the Governor of Egypt Muhammad Ali, and was named was evidenced by his wife the "essence" , and consists palace -story begins entrance of the President, and to the left of the entrance buildings, many topped with other buildings dominated simplicity, and by the end of the entrance in the north-eastern compartment rectangular have him double connected to the field and this was the wing dedicated to the staff of minors or those who were known as the " Office of Special" , appliques palace finest decorative arts Ottoman either wood or panels plaster or colors , drawings and engravings , and remained Palace retains Bhzute until about years ago to the Museum of Islamic heritage and became adorns many statues representing the case of Egypt and the parish.

Museums

The castle has a number of the most important museums Police Museum , which houses the police tools throughout history and record of the most famous criminals in Egypt , next to the strangest fingerprints that were recorded at police stations. There is also the Military Museum , which contains several halls such as the Hall of Fame , which contains all the historical events of Egypt since Pharaonic era until the war Sixth of October , there are several wings of the museum's displays of art Pharaonic and Islamic world , and there are halls special weapons and artillery, and the campaign French, and there showroom short , the most important military equipment from aircraft and tanks were used in the October War .
Castle also include Museum of Islamic Art is an archaeological park includes a set of columns and capitals , doors and paintings that belong to the Islamic eras in Egypt.

Hurghada City dives

Hurghada City dives initial

Hurghada is one of the most beautiful cities in the Red Sea, and is characterized by rare coral reefs and multicolor fish

 the world's first aquatic center, and gaining a very special niche tourism.
Here's a comprehensive guide for everything related in Hurghada ... The most famous hotels and resorts, restaurants and tourist attractions and safari, the most important information that you should know before you travel.


Initially Hurghada is divided into four basic areas as follows:
First: the scaffold area: 

It is considered the heart of the city, with markets, restaurants, hotels and various tourist resorts and tourism offices and dive centers and public beaches of free access to both public and cafés. 

Second: the plateau: So named because when you are going in the scaffold's main street, go up the ground in the direction of your huge plateau overlooking the sea.
It also includes the area on villages and tourist products such as Sheraton.  
Third: Dahar zone: 

The ancient Hurghada with neighborhoods and popular cafes. Fourth: Airport Road area:
Are more areas that contain the most important tourist resorts such as Magawish Village and Thousand and One Nights and the village of jasmine and water park. Of the most famous places in Hurghada:

 
Hurghada Marina:
If you want to enjoy the fresh air, tranquility and relax, فلتجعل and your destination is the Marina, which is located in the staging area, all you have to do to get there, is the independence of the taxi, to go a distance of not only takes fifteen minutes.
The Marina recreation area integrated with all means of comfort and pleasure, with multiple places to include hotels and adequate shop and Nightclubs, restaurants, Discos and places to shop and a marina for yachts and boats, other than wild parties that Anzimha organizers in the region on the seashore. Among the most famous cafes in the Marina:
Due Soli Gelateria:
Famed Cafe "Due Soli Gelateria" to provide the Italian Ice Cream, which consists of milk, eggs and sugar, it also offers you a wide variety of Italian pastries and fresh juices.
The good thing is that the TC organizes concerts and children's birthdays, and be careful not to replace other branches in Hurghada Sufficient Naguib Mahfouz:
Is my favorite place for families and children, which takes you to ancient Egypt fragrant, especially when you ask for a cup of coffee she takes a sip uniquely flavored cafe also offers shisha and traditional drinks.
You can surf the Internet while you're sitting in the cafe, the price at pounds and one to change my.

Restaurants in the Marina:
Marina contains many restaurants each color a different country, there is a Thai restaurant, Chinese, French and Arabic also. Of the most famous restaurants in the Marina:
Sushi Gushi
If you are a fan of food sushi, Vmtam the "Sushi Gushi" is the most appropriate choice for you, and meals consist of rice, mainly fish, also offers all kinds of sushi dishes.
The restaurant is open daily from five o'clock in the evening and into the early hours of the morning.

Thai restaurant White Elephant:
The restaurant seats to accommodate 70 people, and features a place that offers fans a chance to sit inside the headquarters or abroad where viewing a delightful view of the sea.
It also uses sexual the PHEV Thai place, serving delicious dishes his country with Asian spices
(Marina Sphinx (Grill
For barbecue lovers set out to Restaurant "Marina Sphinx", which offers all the Arab and grilled dishes of different kinds, you have to book in advance before dinner there Masala
When you visit the place you really feel that you are in India, features a restaurant serves various Indian dishes cooked with authentic Indian hands, and all workers in the place Indians.
Not only this restaurant also offers dishes with fresh flavors famous Arab Hedkandi

As for the night spots Vdiseko "Hedkandi", is a place where restless in the Marina, and three-dimensional Enjoy music, Proms and eating delicious and different drinks.
It also offers "Hedkandi" Every Friday a private party at the pool, to find the place lovers flock to enjoy the atmosphere of fun will only see there.


If you are going to embark on a shopping tour in the Marina, the region contains many of the places that really worth a visit, including: Al Nol 

Replace "Al Nol" which is known to sell manufactures hand-made, to find the bags and distinctive Arab robes and scarves and Egyptian Aloeselah industries and other purposes that can be purchased as a unique gift for loved ones.
It also offers antiques shop that combines ancient heritage and modern design Diva
If you want to buy the necessary equipment for diving, فاتجه directly to the place of "Diva", which provides all the tools of different brands, with the possibility of taking sound advice on the best tools by the seller, which is characterized by extensive experience in that area.

Emporio
Nor could end shopping without buying a pair of jeans Oomlabs Kajol to تريحك during the trip, and this is exactly what is provided replace "Emporio".
It is a large place contains many different designs of all sizes, colors and brands, you can also buy accessories and light cotton T-shirts.
All products Italian industry Intermoda
The shop specializes "Intermoda" in selling swimwear bright colors and various Modellatha, you can buy a model that suits you best of international fashion houses or local varying sizes for both sexes.





Market:
One of the most distinctive places in the Marina, the market area that combines the character of Egyptian and Moroccan in stores specializing in the sale of traditional industries such as accessories and robes and Galerhat and bags and blinds and paintings that Tabran the Egyptian civilization and other purposes.
Not only that, but Marina has a supermarket, such as Abu Ashraf and spas, most notably "Carlos Health Club" and places Exchange, Shehadagliat, banks and places dedicated to the Jam video games for children. The most famous fish restaurants in Hurghada:
Do not miss the opportunity takingmedicinebefore fresh fish meal in Hurghada, and the best places that offer seafood delicacies:
The port from which the restaurant is located in the main street of the scaffold, the restaurant consists of three floors, the third floor it allocates Internet, hookahs and various drinks.
Joker restaurant located in front of the main field of the scaffold, and is also a restaurant, Hophni and Star Fish, which is located at the Sheraton Street.
If you want to eat junk food from restaurants World, scaffold Fshara main plateau containing Shops McDonald, Pizza Hut, KFC and Hardee's.
And amateur excellence, if you prefer eating homework made, فاتجه the for restaurant Casablanca Arc "having previously", and enjoy بأشهي authentic Egyptian dishes. As for diving trips in Hurghada, shall be as follows:
Book in advance your place in the itinerary released to the protected island and going to the Giftun Island, boat begins to take off from seven o'clock am to noon fourth.
Kicks off the boat at seven in the morning almost moored on the island protected, then dive to see the coral reefs and colorful fish which is characterized by the Red Sea, and then deal with the meal lunch on the boat and complete the trip to Giftun Island, for you to swim or dive or relax on the beach, returning to the mainland at exactly four o'clock in the afternoon.

The glass of the independence of the submarine, spinal Sinbad provide you with a cruise to view the sea, and enjoy watching rare multicolored fish.

Village Thousand and One Nights:
To spend an evening witch different atmosphere, head to the village of a thousand and one nights, which offer an art daily throughout the year as the "Thousand and One Nights", consists width of two paragraphs, the first display arts popular two-hour almost, to be moving to the runway to watch the second paragraph, which is in Sound and light show Pharaoh, but the tale of a girl is listed by Nile performance analog and high-quality Bmotherat, after the Expiry Pharaonic intervention horses accompanying for teams Saaida.
Usually take a four-hour presentation
Once you enter the village, you feel like you are in the neighborhood of the Khan el-Khalili, where shops selling souvenirs and Egyptian statues, along with small restaurants and cafes and shisha cafes and shawarma. Footpath:
You can also enjoy the fresh air and the view of the sea gradient colors blue, when going on the road to the famous footpath in Hurghada, The place is a long way overlooking the sea on the one hand and in the other overlooking the shops, cafes and cafés. Safari:
Hurghada famous safari, which tend to outside Hurghada, and spend the night featured the Bedouin atmosphere where the desert and the beauty, as you can eat a hearty meal consisting of grilled meat, which you Bashah yourself if you wish.
The journey takes about two hours in the depths of the desert with music, dance and Dinner Luxury Badawi, the individual price of approximately $ 45. El Gouna:
You can and you are in Hurghada tourist visit the village of El Gouna, which is situated 30 km from Hurghada, with all the services and facilities you need for a happy vacation there.

White Desert


Dear reader , I think you do not imagine when you see those pictures while watching the images in this charming place is located in the best place in the world (Egypt ), a white desert in the northern part of the Farafra Oasis consists lower part of them white chalk , which has the fossils do not chiropractic and shark teeth , and these Cretaceous rocks reflect the deep marine depositional environment .
Spread on the floor of the low chalk Columns of chalk and mushrooms created by factors sculpture by the wind . White Desert is considered one of the important shrines which is keen on tour groups had to enjoy the breathtaking views , clean air and configurations.


There is also in the area of ​​protected springs and old houses leftover traces back to the Roman era and the remains of pottery .
The area is of high value in terms of biodiversity as with many plant and animal species , rare and endangered species are considered a haven for types of Egyptian deer and deer White
The region also includes many of the archaeological areas , which include a range of rare tombs and caves and the remnants of an ancient mummies and inscriptions from prehistoric times .


Protected aims to support, encourage and organize  - tourism protected area through training of tourism personnel from the local community and environmental stay hotels .
It is a distance of 38 km from the town of Farafra in the direction of Bahariya Oasis and adjacent to the road asphalt depth of 25 kilometers which is about configurations sedimentary limestone worked erosion on the formation of many parts of them with animal or vegetable different, characterized by the beauty of nature and picturesque dry atmosphere purified from environmental pollution some trees , such as acacia and palm trees that grow amid the rocks .
The region has become fun for tourists standing where long days enjoy the picturesque بجوها and scenic calm and it looks great from afar like a residential town in the plate to a great painter , but when approaching them Tznha the snowy mountains of purity whitenessIf you stood in front of rocks Tznha artist - made ​​statues Maher
Almighty who created and excelled

And white desert which after crossing the desert black through the oasis « Alhaaz » and
near some ruins Romania , including a Coptic church contains a fee of graphite, and separating the Bahariya Oasis Farafra sand dunes huge colored pure gold , which makes image verse to the onlookers , and then enter the white desert بمنظرها unique Petkoinatha rock formed by erosion and by the wind, and increases its charm in the watch sunrise and sunset , and trips can be arranged at the rear either by pocket fitted safari or camel camels and there preparing meals Bedouin to eat hot fresh in depth the desert and on the land of golden sand.Characterized by the beauty of nature and the large palm and olive trees and natural springs and the surrounding mountains oasis .
Tourism in Egypt

More information about Egypt

Arab Republic of Egypt
(Egypt Mother of the World )


Egypt is one of the leading tourist attractions between the countries of the world because of its tourist treasures of the mulch-faceted , and the most important cultural tourism where ancient civilizations hardwired to the eye, and pronounce Nations to what it was constructed these civilizations since the dawn of history.And next to the ancient cultural tourism product accumulation tender those civilizations was stored in a unique human heritage reflected in the lives of Egyptians diverse and rich with distinctive patterns of complexions and behaviors and habits of the Egyptian man made ​​himself.


Did not skimp on the nature of Egypt has given God Almighty exclusive in nature enticing eyes and hearts, not only the beauty and charm soon as there is 
the Nile River great and forgotten quote the famous " Egypt is the gift of the Nile" , but spilled Miss Egypt lysine Ssahelaha on Bahrain white and red and dive deep into the Assaidha and spreads desert and made ​​it all address months , Egypt genius of the place , Egypt is rich definition .. In history are the months to level the Pharaonic , Greek , Roman , and Arab and Islamic world , and in philanthropy , is the plant and store the product of the Arab Cultural and humanitarian , in thought, literature , politics , art , journalism and architecture , I've تفردت Egypt heavily areas attractive for tourism and associated with these ingredients enormous of the product Egyptian tourism infrastructure sophisticated and modern facilities, installations and various supplies services high-end tourism from a wide range of luxurious international hotels to the transport network air, land and marine, river premium to telecommunications facilities and centers guidance tourist make visit tourist to Egypt, an important goal was and purpose of visit full of fun and excitement and interest.

Basic informationDC: Cairo
Why so named ?Cairo named by that name because it has historically compelling Per invaders
Is the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt
 
The most important cities : Alexandria , Port Said , Suez , Ismailia , Tanta, Damietta , Aswan , Luxor , Assiut , Zagazig , Sohag, Fayoum , Arish , Sharm El Sheikh , Marsa Matrouh, Minya , Almonofiyah , Beni Suef, Marriott , Hurghada , Dakahlia, Mahala.Area: 997.738 sq km .Population: about 70.7 million people (2002)Official Language: Arabic and used the English and French languages ​​in commercial transactions.
National Day: 
Revolution Day on July 23 ( the year 1952 ) ,
and there is also a festival October victory in the October 6 , 1973 .
First  Revolution Day on January 28( the year 2011 ) ,
Second Revolution Day on June 30 ( the year 2013 ) , 

Time : hours + Greenwich Mean .Currency : Pound = 100 piasters = 1000 DimeElectricity: 220 volts.Phone: 02 international hotlineWeekend : Friday , government departments and the private sector Friday or Sunday .Hours: 8 am to 3 pm , while the banks it is 9 to 1.30 pm and from 10 to 12 on Sunday and bank holiday on Friday and Saturday .
Visas:


Mandatory for all foreign visitors except nationals of Arab countries .Ports and airports : Cairo Airport 22.5 km from the center of the country and the Alexandria airport is just 8 km from the center and there are airports in each of Aswan and Luxor , Hurghada , Sharm el Sheikh and several other airports . There is the main port of Alexandria and there are other ports in Port Said , Suez , Damita.Administrative division : Egypt composed of 26 governorates in addition to Luxor City Council .. The provinces are : Dakahlia , Red Sea, the lake, Fayoum, Western , Alexandria, Ismailia , Giza, Menoufia, Minya, Cairo, Qaliubiya, New Valley, Eastern , Suez , Aswan, Assiut , Beni Suef, Port Said , Damietta, South Sinai , Kafr Sheikh , Matrouh , Qena , North Sinai, Sohag.Natural resources: petroleum , natural gas, phosphates, iron ore , manganese, tin , zinc , gypsum, asbestos.
Climate:
Egypt's moderate climate overall and there is almost the northern half of the prevailing climate in the Mediterranean basin variable according to the four seasons in the Western Sahara dry weather prevails not exceed ten percent humidity . And be hot and dry summers and cool rainy winters.
About Geography
Egypt is located between latitudes 22 and 31.5 north of the equator and between longitudes 25 and 37 east of Greenwich It occupies the northeast corner of the continent of Africa and in the heart of the Arab world between its wings Asia and Africa and is bordered by Libya to the west and Sudan in the south , Palestine and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea from east. The topography of Egypt consists of four sections: the first farmland and the River Nile is the most important natural features of Egypt , and mentions here say Herodotus « Egypt gift of the Nile » is the longest river in the world and has a « 6690 » kilometers and Delta take the form of a triangle head in the south, where the ramifications Nile to the branches : Damita and Rosetta to the east and the west , where Delta is characterized soil fertility . The second section is the Western Sahara stretching from the Nile Valley and Delta to the Libyan border in the west to the borders of Sudan from the south and covers an area of ​​68 percent of Egypt's area . And the third Eastern Desert « east of the Nile to the Red Sea and an area of ​​22 % of the area of Egypt. The fourth section is the Sinai Peninsula, an area of ​​6 % ​​of the area of ​​Egypt .

Suez Canal


The most important sea lanes in the world , linking the White and Red Seas to shorten the ancient trade route around the Cape of Good Hope, 184 kilometers in length drilled began in 1858 and opened 1869 and for Egypt fought three wars of 1956 , 1967, 1973
History

Egypt's history corresponded in archeological landmarks, which is still a list of and Troy chapters of its history since the Pharaonic era, the first in several Egyptian museums Holdings , which records the precise details about the life of nations and peoples who lived in the Nile Valley since about seven thousand years until our time.And perhaps be said that the history of Egypt is different from many of the countries that recorded history, according to the succession of political regimes that ruled , in Egypt's history recorded by successive civilizations and left after the demise heritage received by the back to add to it .

The history of Egypt, which overlap the archaeological and historical novel with religious novel . Between the story of families ancient Pharaonic and came in the holy books of the stories of the prophets customers who have crossed Egypt and lived there and the relationships of these with its people Copts down to the beginning of history Arab-Muslim world , which is the inauguration actual modern Egypt when he took conqueror Amr ibn al-Aas from Cairo Fustat, the capital of the mandate.
We have codified the novel religious history of Egypt , but the direction of inspiration lessons and sermons and instilled the values ​​of standardization and the right to justice and the call to worship one God and with the start of the Arab rule Islamic began taking the history of Egypt takes the attributes of documentation and arrangement and detail frequently for narrators and recording in the first books .

Egypt has received on sensory evidence documented more than any other country Vnicoh the pharaohs and hieroglyphics language that decoded Hambilion the combine with narrators books Arabs and Muslims with religious novel that came in the heavenly books and access to recordings of the narrators , travelers, explorers and Western Orientalists .

Egypt Museum not bounded by space and time , the evidence and landmarks Troy civilizations and the stories of the Copts and the Pharaohs and the Holy Family and the Greeks and Romans and Arabs and Muslims who settled in nearly 15 centuries in and acknowledged its Arab Islamic roots of civilization multiple , and the effects of the hallmarks of the invaders who طمعوا and crossed and left of Frenchmen and Englishmen and others .

Civilized can recognize that the modern state of Egypt was founded at the beginning of the era of the great family of Muhammad Ali , who came from Albania and Ottoman ruler فاتجه mandate towards independence and laid the foundations of modern renaissance looking forward to the young European civilization , organized by the carrier , methods and manifestations. This rule has continued the family that the Egyptians took the reins of their country on July 23, 1952 to begin the era of the Egyptian Republic to take over the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser the directed دفتها the leadership towards confirm حمتها the Islamic and Arab identity and its leading role in the Arab region until the present time .
During the rule of the family of Mohammed Ali , Egypt witnessed two استعماريتين waves coming from Europe : the first is a French expedition led by Napoleon in 1798 and which left civilized effects on Egyptian society , and the second is the British occupation in 1882 , which lasted even Gelaúh ​​after the July Revolution in 1952.
 
After that date, became the Arab Republic of Egypt and was the first president is the pioneer Muhammad Naguib became Egypt from this moment on State of the Republic , not ownership .

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