Preparing to meet the Pharaohs

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INTRODUCTION
Regions & Borders
: Egypt,
Officially Arab Republic of Egypt, Cairo is the capital country
in northeastern Africa,
southwestern
Asia, Egypt is the heart of the Arab
countries, the Islamic world and the African nation.
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Flag : three
colors of red, white and black horizontal stripes, with a
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Population :
On 1/1/2004,
the Egyptian was estimated at approximately 71
million.
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Area :
Around 1,001,450 square km. of these, only around
55 thousands square km (i.e. 5.5%) are populated. |
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Borders :
It reaches to the Mediterranean coast on the north and Suez Canal, Gulf
of Suez and Red Sea on the east direction.
Gaza Strip The State of
Israel is attached to the east of Sinai. Libya shares its western border and
Sudan its southern border,
more
than 90% of the country is covered by the deserts and divided by the River Nile.
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THINGS TO KNOW
VISAS :
Visas
are required for all nationalities. Many country's citizens can
obtain one upon entry however citizens of some countries
are
required to obtain their visa from a consulate before arriving.
Although most airlines can tell you whether one is required
for your entry to Egypt, it would be best to check with the
closest Egyptian consulate or Embassy to be certain." any requirements
contact us".
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LANGUAGE
: Arabic is
the official language. English is widely spoken
in business circles. |
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CLIMATE
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Generally dry climate. Moderate
temperatures and humidity prevail on the
Mediterranean coast, while in southern Egypt, the summer is hot and the winter
is
generally warm.
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TIME ZONE :
GMT + 2. Egypt observes daylight
saving time during the summer months. |
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BUSINESS
HOURS : Government offices
work Saturday through Thursday, with Friday as the day off. The private sector
normally works five days a week, Sunday through Thursday.
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CLOTHING :
Winter months: Bring
sweaters, a light coat or jacket for the cool Cairo evenings. Summer months: light weight cotton clothing. A sweater
for cool Cairo evenings.
Sunglasses as well as hats and scarves are recommended as protection against the
sun.
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ELECTRICITY :
220 volts,
50 cycles AC in Cairo. Wall plugs are the round two. |
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RELIGION
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Islam is the principal religion of Egypt. Islamic Holidays are based on the
lunar calendar and change annually. although
about
7% of the population is Eastern Orthodox & Catholics Christian. The Eastern
Christian holidays are generally different than the western Christian ones. For
instance Christmas is on January 06.
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MEDICAL
REQUIREMENTS
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Normally no immunizations are required or needed. If you have recently been
traveling in an area
known to be experiencing problems you should obtain a health certificate before
arrival. While in Egypt drink the filtered
bottle water or the mineral water. Also be sure to bring any prescriptions
you might need. Be careful of fresh fruit juices as they may be diluted with local non-filtered water.
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CURRENCY : The local currency
is the Egyptian pound (L.E). 1 L.E = 100 piaster. Banks are opened
branches in major hotels for 24 hrs. Credit cards are widely used in major
hotels &
restaurants and shops. otherwise ATM is almost spread around the cities, Charges
will be in Egyptian pounds. The exchange rate floats and changes daily. You do
not
need to change money prior to arrival as most currencies are accepted,
especially
US dollars and Euro by all establishments EXCEPT you must use Egyptian pounds
for
antiquity site entry fees.
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Flight Booking
Many of the larger
airlines have regular flights to Egypt. Egypt Air also flies to many
international destinations. Check with your local flight center
for the latest specials, Charter flights are available from many European
countries to Egyptian airports. for more information about
flight contact us. |
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Airport
Assistance
We
offer "meet & assist" service. You will be met at the airport, our licensed
agent, displaying a sign with your name and our logo. He will assist you through
the necessary procedures and ensure that you get to your chosen hotel with a
minimum of fuss.
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Hotel Reservations
Egyptian Hotels are rated by a star system -one to five stars.
Prices vary according to rating and location, a room with a Nile
View is more expensive. You do not need to book a tour to book a
hotel. By booking through us you stand to benefit from our
special discounted prices. Please note that all our tours are
quoted based on four stars. Should you wish to upgrade or
eliminate, please inform us for your quotation. |
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Student
Cards
Bring
proof that you are a student and we can offer you the International Student
Identity Card (ISIC) for a cost of
US$15. With this card, enjoy a 50% reduction on
most of the entrance fees to the various sites. Not only will you benefit on
entry to sites, but also for trains. ISIC cards are valid for 1 year and give
international benefits.
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