Egypt is a country located in northeastern Africa. Part of its territory, the Sinai Peninsula, is in Asia, connecting the two continents. Egypt is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean and Red Seas and plays a strategic role in the region.
Borders and area
Egypt borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast. The country is washed by the Red Sea to the east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Egypt's total area is 1,010,408 km², making it one of the largest countries in Africa.
Geographical coordinates
Egypt is located approximately between 22° and 32° north latitude and 25° and 35° east longitude. This explains its hot climate and desert landscape.
Main cities and administrative divisions
Egypt is divided into 27 governorates, the largest cities of which are:
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Cairo is the capital of the country, the largest city in Africa and the cultural center of the Arab world.
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Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea with a rich historical heritage.
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Giza is famous for its pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
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Luxor is an open-air museum city with ancient temples and tombs pharaohs.
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Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh are the largest resort cities on the Red Sea coast.
Climate and natural features
The climate of Egypt is arid, tropical in the southern regions and Mediterranean on the coast. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are mild, with little rainfall. The country's territory is more than 90% covered by deserts, but the great Nile River makes the valley fertile and populated. Egypt is known for its historical monuments, the coral reefs of the Red Sea and desert oases.
Egypt is one of the most ancient countries in the world with a rich historical heritage. The Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and ancient artifacts attract millions of tourists. The country is also an important economic center thanks to the Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Tours to Egypt from Ukraine
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