Geographical and historical information Egypt is a cradle of one of the oldest civilizations in the history of humanity. This civilization has left its traces in the tremendous monuments of  of Pharaohs, Greek-Roman Empire, Islamic culture and works of modern art as well. Thanks to the advantageous geographical situation, Egypt became the most beloved place of meeting of East and West. Dry eternal summer, exotic virgin nature, sand beaches along the River Nile, The Mediterranean and the Red Sea make an individual and unique (inimitable) beauty of the country. Fabulous mirage and sunsets over the sand hills (sand dunes) of the huge deserts, green pearls of oasis and friendly and hospitable people are waiting for you all the year around. Egypt is a wonderful country with a rich historical past. Every city – Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, Port Said, Cairo – is an alive history. Thanks to that fact Egypt has got its inimitable features and traditions. Famous Egyptian Pyramids, Pharaohs’ Village in El-Giza, ancient temples in Luxor, historical mosques in Cairo – all these marvelous echoes from the past matches with the modern hotels, fashionable buildings and huge commercial centers. And all through the ages and distances Egypt receives the guests with open hands. Climate Climate is very dry that’s why regardless the heat it is never oppressive there. Summer time lasts the whole year and swimming season doesn’t stop even in winter. There seldom are rains. Criminal situation The rate of crimes is very low in Egypt. This fact makes Egypt popular for foreign tourists and buyers. During the last times the security is a key moment in the world of business. The guests of Egypt are always surprised with that fact and want to see personally that there is practically no criminality and the stealing is very rare. It is secure everywhere over there and you can have a walk even late in the night . Cost of living Relatively low cost of living in Egypt becomes appealing for the potential buyers who can lead a comfortable life at low expenditures. The local markets produce a huge number of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish. The modern supermarkets offer a huge choice of local and imported goods. As for medicinal services it is utterly cheap in the governmental hospitals. If you prefer private medicine there is a big choice of various specialists at your disposal, including surgeons and dentists. The average cost of a private consultation is about 30-50 Egyptian pounds. Currency Egyptian pound; 1dollar = 5 Egyptian pounds. Government The head of Egyptian government is the president. This system is supposed to respect the rights of an individual. Education In Egypt there are international pre-school institutions of high level where the international personnel is working. The main language in the international organizations of this kind is English. Language Arabic is the official state language. English is considered as the second one and almost everybody is speaking it or understanding at least. As the tourist industry is developing, more and more Egyptians are speaking French and German. Domestic pets It is allowed to bring cats and dogs, but it is necessary to get a medicinal passport from veterinarian beforehand. Transports The most comfortable and the cheapest kind of transport is the taxi. In Hurghada there is a route taxi. To go to wherever in the town costs 1 pound (1/6 dollar). The traffic in Egypt is left-handed. Communication There is a developed system of head ways connecting the main points of the country and a modern TV communication – approximately 660 channels. The mobile telephonic system is cheap and reliable. The in-coming calls are free of charge at all the tariffs. Attitude to foreigners To tell the truth they love foreigners in Egypt. You will be repeatedly offered with a glass of famous local drink. On the whole the Egyptians are affable and hospitable. All rights reserved FlayingPharaoh.com 2010 Made with DJSALOUMA