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Cairo (Capital of Egypt) is the heart of Egypt's live and
hosts both
ancient
and modern civilizations.
Beside the pyramids and Sphinx,
Cairo is
famous for the many mosques and Islamic style houses built
by various
generations, as well as the new generation's achievements whether in
buildings, elevated bridges and the fast field of industry.
Cairo has always been visited by millions of tourists every year,
experiencing the old and new shape of Egypt. One of the tourist attraction
in Cairo is Khan El-Khalili, a
large bazaar consists of a
network of
narrow alleyways with hundreds of tiny shops on every side.
This is a
true shoppers' paradise. It is a wonderful place in which to find
bargains for an astonishing range of Egyptian craft products: jewellery,
leatherwork, brass, copper, alabaster, inlaid work, Sakkara carpets, and
numerous small gifts including the beautiful, recently revived art of
painting on papyrus.
North of Cairo the Nile splits into a series of
tributaries that flow into the Mediterranean.
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Guide to Cairo
Old
Cairo
Alexandria
Aswan
Cairo
Ismailia
Luxor
Marsa Matruh
Port Said
Sharm El Shaykh
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Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest port,
welcoming
many types and sizes of ships transporting wood, cement, equipments, oil,
cars, steel, Electric & electronics and many more to and from Egypt.
Along Egypt's Mediterranean coast and the summer holidays destination to
many Egyptians escaping the southern hot climate and tourist who are
looking for place in the sun. It has been one of the most famous cities in
the world since it has been established by Alexander the Great. Along side
the city, there are countless white-sand beaches,
some developed as tourist resorts but many still unspoiled and original.
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