About Egypt

Located at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, Egypt is built around the Nile Valley, a very fertile land bordering the river and bounded by 2 seas : the Mediterranean Sea (to the north) and the Red Sea (to the east). The thin area on either side of the Nile was historically where 90% of the population settled.To the east of the valley is the Arabian Desert, bounded by a high ridge of mountains. To the west is the Libyan Desert which stretches across the top of North Africa.The demarcation line in Cairo, the capital city, separates Lower Egypt (everything north of Cairo) from Upper Egypt (everything to the south). To the east, across the Suez Canal is the triangular wedge of Sinai with Mt Sinai and Mt Catherine, the highest mountain in Egypt (2642m).

During the summer, from March to November, the climate is hot and dry in most of the country. December to February can be quite cold in the north. The sky is usually blue and cloudless. The temperature varies considerably in Egypt. It can be extremely hot during the day and very cold at night, especially in the desert

It rains more often in Alexandria than in Aswan and Cairo. During the early days of the spring season, a hot wind called "Khamasin" blows in from the western desert at up to 150 km/h.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Hurghada – A Place with Plenty of Sun and Sea


Hurghada in the Red Sea is one of the most favorite tourist spots in Egypt. The attractions of the Red Sea, particularly the fish and coral reefs, have added to the appeal of Hurghada.

From Hurghada, you can take day trips to different places of interest. A must see place is Gebel Abu Dukhan or the Father of the Smoke Mountain, where you will see Roman Mons Porphyries. It was once a major quarry complex in the Red Sea Mountains and was excavated afterwards.

If you visit the Marine Biology Museum, you will find an amazing range of flora and fauna from the Red Sea. Rare animal species and plants have been exhibited here.

If you are a scuba diver, you must visit Shadwan Island, which is an ideal destination for scuba diving in the Red Sea.

The surroundings in Hurghada offer you a lot of sun and sea. You can have a nice time swimming, diving and snorkeling here.

From a non descript fishing village, Hurghada has become a seaside resort in the past ten years. If you are fond of water sports or just relaxing in the midst of beautiful seaside nature, you have to include Hurghada in your itinerary.

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