Tag: Egypt

Egypt – the land of the pharaohs and pyramids Where Moses once splashed along as a foundling in a wicker basket, today large cruise ships transport tourists from all over the world from ancient Egyptian sights to year-round warm beaches and of course back. The Nile meanders through Egypt, surrounded by the Nile Delta. The […]

Basic data Capital Cairo Population 10miles as of 5/17/2022 Language Arabic Religion 85% Islam, 15% Christianity State system Arab Republic of Egypt Head of State Abd-al Fattah al-Sisi Head of government Mostafa Madbouly Currency name Egyptian Pound (EGP) Travel Time shift +1 hour (in summer without shift compared to CET) Economy 2021 Nominal GDP (billion […]

Shopping Overview Popular souvenirs include alabaster vases, old books, leather goods, carpets and ceramics. A well-known souvenir is the colorful Muski glass, which can be recognized by its air bubbles and has been mouth-blown in Cairo for centuries. Cairo has a lot to offer for shopping. Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar, is a treasure […]

From 1931 to 1937 the internal events of Egypt went through eventful phases, which are summarized in the following lines. The conflict between the government supported by the sovereign’s confidence and the ruling party, the Wafd, which had abstained from the 1931 elections in protest against the constitution change in 1930, continued in 1932 and 1933. […]