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Arab Republic of Egypt

Arab Republic of Egypt. Geography Climate People Government Transportation Tipping Entry Requirements Health Risks Words to the Wise. Flag. Three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black

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Arab Republic of Egypt

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  1. Arab Republic of Egypt Geography Climate People Government Transportation Tipping Entry Requirements Health Risks Words to the Wise

  2. Flag Three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black National emblem (a shield superimposed on a golden eagle facing the hoist side above a scroll bearing the name of the country in Arabic) centered in the white band.

  3. Location: Egypt is located in northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libra and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula Area: It’s area is a total of 1,001,450 sq miles (slightly more than three times the size of New Mexico) Lowest point: Qattara Depression 133 meters Highest point Mount Catherine 2,629 meters Terrain: Vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta Land use: Arable land: 2.85% Permanent crops 0.47% Other: 96.68% Natural hazards: Periodic droughts; frequent earthquakes, flash floods, landslides; hot, driving windstorms called khamsin occurs in spring; dust storms, sand storms Geography

  4. People Population: 76,117,421 (July 2004 est.) Age: 0-14 years 33.4% 15-64 years 62.2% 65+ years 4.3% Life Expectances: 70.71 years Ethnic Groups: Eastern Hamitic stock (Egyptians, Bedouins & Berbers) 99% Greek, Nubian, Armenia, other European 1% Languages: Arabic (official), English and French is widely spoken and understood in tourist areas Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94% Coptic Christian and other 6% Literacy: Population that can read and write 57.7%

  5. Government Government Type: Republic Capital: Cairo Independence: February 22, 1922 from United Kingdom Constitution: September 11, 1971 Executive Branch: Chief of State – President Mohammed Murbarak Head of Government – Prime Minister Atef Abeid Cabinet appointed by the president Bi-cameral system – People’s Assembly & Advisory Council Judicial Branch: Supreme Constitutional Court Presidential Palace at Ras El Teen President Murbarak

  6. Transportation Airports 89 Heliports 2 Ports & Harbors: Alexandria, Al Ghardaqah, Aswan, Asyut, Bur Safajah, Damietta Marsa Matruh, Port Said, Suez Waterways 3,500 km includes the Nile and Suez Canal Highways 64,000 km total Railways: 5,105 km Cairo Airport proposed Terminal 3

  7. Tipping • Tipping in known as “baksheesh” • A service charge is added to most restaurant and hotel bills. • A 5% tip is normally given directly to waiters • Taxi drivers are tipped about 10% • Small change is expected for other services

  8. Entry Requirements for Americans • All visitors to Egypt are required to have a visa and a passport valid for six months. • Visas can be arranged through Egyptian embassies worldwide. • A 30-day tourist visa can be obtained upon arrival with payment of US$15 • One-month visitor's visas can be extended. • All visitors require proof of a yellow fever vaccination.

  9. Health Risks There are a number of health risks associated with travel to Egypt Check that your inoculations are up-to-date before leaving. Typhoid, Hepatitis A and polio immunizations are recommended. Advisable to only drink bottled water Visitors should only eat thoroughly cooked food and fruits that you peel yourselves. The water of the Nile is contaminated and should not be consumed or bathed in. Bilharziasis is a chronic illness that results from infection of the blood with a parasitic flatworm (schistosome). It causes debilitation and can cause liver and intestinal damage.

  10. Words to the Wise • Egypt is a conservative society and visitors should respect local customs and dress modestly. • Women should wear long skirts or loose fitting trousers and cover their shoulders. • During Ramadan – eating, drinking, and smoking during daylight hours should be discreet as it is forbidden by the Muslim culture.

  11. Bon Voyage! Information for this presentation provided by: www.worldtravels.com & www.touregypt.net Home

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