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Egypt is a country which offers an amazing wealth of history and
sights to delight even the most jaded traveller.
Travel Insurance for Egypt :
Area: Europe
Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for Egypt
The Mediterranean
Sea lies to the north, Libya to the west side, Sudan to the south,
and Israel and the Red Sea borders the east side. The Suez Canal
separates it from the Sinai Peninsula. Approximately ninety percent
of the population is located in the Nile Valley area. Much of the
country however, is desert. The awesome sights are too many to detail
here, from the pyramids and temples to the tombs, monuments, monasteries,
oases and camel trains. The ancient history is truly mind-boggling.
The Red Sea is a wonderland for water sports enthusiasts. The scuba
diving and snorkelling among the array of sea life and corals is
fantastic. The palm-fringed beaches and clear blue waters of the
Mediterranean are a must for sun-seekers.
Egypt has also become a favourite destination for golfers with
several world-class courses located on the coast, in the desert and
oases.
Major cities and tourist destinations in Egypt include Cairo -
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 A visit to Cairo, the largest city, can now be enjoyed amid modern
comforts, while exploring all the pyramids and famous ancient historical
sights and sunsets over the Nile. Located beside the Mediterranean
Sea , the second largest city is Alexandria . Alexandria is enjoyed
as a destination for its mild climate, and wonderful beaches. Likewise,
Aswan is another favored winter retreat destination, set on the Nile
, and with a more African influence. Luxor is most famously known
for its temples and proximity to the Valley of the Kings.
Facts
President: Hosni Mubarak
Population: 78,505,000 approx.
Capital: Cairo
Monetary Unit: Egyptian Pound
TimeZone: UTC +2 (EET)
Dialling Code: 20
Weather
/ Climate
Mainly desert conditions except for the Mediterranean coastal areas.
Health
Travel Insurance for travel
to Egypt
We recommend purchasing European Travel Insurance for cover
in Egypt.
Links
www.egypttourism.org
Provides information on Egypt, ancient and modern, that will help
you during your visit.
http://touregypt.net/
Travel Tours, holidays in Egypt. Ancient Egypt, Hostory and shopping.
Egypt
Holidays with Tropical Sky
Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information
is correct we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the FCO advise against travel to.
** The FCO advised against travel to countries marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the FCO advise against travel to.
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