Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt is the center of ancient Egyptian civilization, and it extends from North Africa to the southwestern part of Asia, where it is bordered on the west by Libya, on the south by Sudan, and on the east by the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan, and on the northeastern side by Palestine, it is worth noting that The Sinai Peninsula is the only part of Asia that is separated from the country by the Suez Canal.
The name of the Republic of Egypt is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an in classical Arabic, and it belongs to the Semitic roots, and this name is synonymous with many words in several languages, all of which are translated into the meaning of borders, and this meaning may be due to the fact that Egypt falls as a boundary between the African and Asian continents, and there are names Another country, including the name kemet, refers to the fertile black soil of the Nile plains.
The importance of tourism in Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt is considered one of the most important countries rich in civilizations, and among the most important cultural and political countries in the Middle East, which makes it the focus of attention of tourists from all countries of the world to the world to enjoy the ancient Egyptian monuments and tourist places, where the major museums in the world include important Egyptian artifacts.
The Egyptian Republic embraces the oldest and most influential civilizations throughout history, so this country can be considered as a treasure of culture and history. Egypt contains many ancient historical evidence that the country is famous for this time, including the pyramids in Giza and the temples of Abu Simbel, while the importance of tourism in Egypt is not limited only to ancient civilizations, but rather extends to the nature of the country, where some activities can be practiced. Such as relaxation, swimming, and snorkeling, which are available on the Red Sea coast.
In terms of tourism growth, Egypt is the second largest destination in the world, according to a statistic in 2020, with a growth rate of about 51%. Returning to 2016 AD, Egypt witnessed a significant decrease in the tourism sector, as it reached 5.26 million visitors compared to 2015, which reached 9.1 million visitors, and this may be due to the prevailing conditions in the country, which contributed to the decline of the tourism sector.
The country has a mild climate during the winter from November to January, which makes it a tourist destination during this season. As for the summer, the weather is hot and sunny, as the best times to visit Egypt are from the month of October October to April.
Some of the tourist attractions in Egypt
There are many attractions and activities worth visiting and experience in Egypt, and here are some of them:
- The Nile River: It is the longest river in the world, with a length of approximately 6,695 km and flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors to the Nile River can visit other Egyptian regions through it, the most important of which is Luxor and Aswan, in addition to that the Nile River recreational trip enables tourists to choose the appropriate boat for them from Among the many available boats whose budget varies, depending on the luxury of the ship and the activities presented there.
- Desert safari: Most of Egypt’s land has a desert nature, accounting for almost 90%, which makes it a very suitable environment for desert adventures.
- Pyramids: The pyramids are located in the city of Giza on the outskirts of the city of Cairo, and they consist of three pyramids, namely the pyramid of Khafre, the pyramid of Menkaure, and the great pyramid of Khufu which is the largest in size, and it is one of the seven wonders of the world as it was carved from a single block of stone, and these pyramids and sphinxes were built About 4,500 years ago, as each pyramid contained a tomb of a different Egyptian pharaoh.
- Isis Temple: This temple dates back to 370 BC, but the cult of Isis was present in the seventh century BC, and this temple was established on the island of Philae, and it was currently moved to Agilkia Island in order to protect it, to prevent its exposure to floods.
