Flag of Egypt and the National Anthem
The origin of the Egyptian flag The actual flag of Egypt was chosen in 1972, when the Law was amended to change the flag. They removed the stars from the flag and replaced by a golden hawk. In 1984, the hawk was replaced by a golden eagle known as the eagle of Saladdin, the Ayubbid […]
Geographic Location of Egypt
Geographic Location Egypt has a strategic geographical location in the middle of the world. Naturally, Egypt’s geographic Location empowered it to undertake a significant role in formulating regional and international policies in times of peace. This location also invested it with a unique position in the world. It occupies an Afro-Asian point of convergence. Furthermore, […]
Egypt Facts for Tourists
Name: Egypt is known officially as Arab Republic of Egypt; (Gumhūrīyat Miṣr al-Arabīyah) but the common name in Arabic is only: Miṣr. Geographical Position: Situated in 2 continents; Africa 95% of Territory and Asia 5% at the same time. Number of Governorates: 29. Each governorate is ruled by a local governor. Rivers: At present, Nile River (in Egypt is 1446 […]
Introduction of The Constitution of Egypt
First, There were several previous constitutions of Egypt in History. A constitutional committee approved The latest and actual one in December 2013. Moreover, a public referendum approved The Actual Constitution of the Republic of Egypt. It was held on 14-15 January 2014. Following, the interim president ratified it on 19 January 2014. The Constitution of […]
Cairo Airport
The Cairo International Airport is one of Africa’s largest and busiest airports. Also, Operated by Cairo Airport Authority the Cairo International Airport is the international gateway to Cairo and other areas in Egypt and the World. Cairo Airport is located in the north-eastern corner of the city of Cairo about 15 kilometers from the heart […]
Useful Facts about Egypt
At first, Egypt has 29 governorates. In arabic, Muhafaza means governorate. Secondly, Each governorate administrated by a governor and regional assembly. These governorate are: Al Daqahliyah, Al Bahr al Ahmar (Red Sea), Al Buhayrah, Al Fayyum, Al Gharbiyah, Al Iskandariyah (Alexandria), Al Isma’iliyah (Ismailia), Al Jizah (Giza), Al Minufiyah, Al Minya, Al Qahirah (Cairo), Al […]
Brief History of Cairo
Origin of Cairo After the Glory of Independent Egypt of the ancient Egyptian Era and a glorious period of the Greek period, Egypt became a part of the conquest of the Roman Empire in 30 BC. It entered an unstable period known for political and religious disturbances. From 30 BC until 641 AD, Egypt remained a Roman […]
Brief History of Coptic Egypt
Birth of the Coptic Church The History of Coptic Egypt is a fascinating part of the entire Egyptian History. The Coptic Church based on the teachings of Saint Mark. He brought Christianity to Egypt during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero in the first century. According to tradition, Apostle Mark founded the first church of […]
Brief History of Islamic Egypt
Conquest of Egypt and the Foundation of el Fustat Under the rule of the second Caliph of Islam, Omar Ibn Al Khatab, the Arab armies were organized to attack the Byzantine and Sassanid Empires. Under his rule, the Arab general Amr Ibn Al As overwhelmed the Byzantine forces in Egypt. Afterwards, they declared Egypt a […]
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Khan El-Khalili is a well-known market in Egypt. It is situated in El-Hussin district near the center of Cairo, south of the Al-Azhar Mosque. Originally, this site was dedicated to a mausoleum known as Az-zafran Tomb. In 970 AD, Gawhar Al-Siqilli founded the burial site of the Fatimid caliphs in Cairo. Gawhar Al-Siqilli was the […]
