Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is located on the land connecting Africa and Asia and is the 7th most
populous city in the world. Cairo is the country's center of commerce, economy, education, and
tourism. The name of Cairo means victorious in Arabic. Cairo, which has been conquered by various
empires throughout its history, has a rich cultural and historical background. This accumulation has
made this city one of the most famous tourist spots in the world. The city is also the capital of Egyptian
civilization, one of the world's oldest civilizations and is home to many historical artifacts that may
interest you. Cheops pyramid, which is one of the seven wonders of the world, is located in Cairo.
Living as a big city for thousands of years, Cairo is a highly developed city in terms of tourism.
Language: Egyptian Arabic (Hello- salam 'aleikum) Currency: Egyptian pound Weather: In Cairo, and along the Nile River Valley, the climate is a hot desert climate. Wind storms can
be frequent, bringing Saharan dust into the city, from March to May and the air often becomes
uncomfortably dry. High temperatures in winter range from 14 to 22 °C (57 to 72 °F), while night-time
lows drop to below 11 °C (52 °F), often to 5 °C (41 °F). In summer, the highs rarely surpass 40 °C (104
°F), and lows drop to about 20 °C (68 °F). Rainfall is sparse and only happens in the colder months, but
sudden showers can cause severe flooding. The summer months have high humidity due to its coastal
location.
Places to Visit:- Pyramids of Giza
- Egyptian Museum
- Museum f Islamic Art
- Al Azhar Mosque
- Sharia Al Muizz Li Din Allah
- Coptic Museum
- Khan Al Khalili
- Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
- Madrassa & Mausoleum of Qalaum
- Tentmaker Market
How to Reach Air: Cairo airport is the busiest airport in Egypt and second busiest airports in Africa after OR Tambo
International Airport in Johannesburg. Currently 46 airlines operate from the airport connecting the
Cairo International airport to more than 100 destinations across the world.
Train: The Egyptian rail network connects every major city of the country. Cairo is well connected to
the other cities and districts. There is also a phenomenal railway starting from Cape Town, South
Africa and covering the major countries like Zimbabwe to all the way till Cairo, Egypt. Cairo also has
the first of the two metros in Africa. The metro being a rapid transit option takes people to just any
stop in and around the city.
