Language: Arabic is the mother language
English is the predominant foreign language.
Culture & religion:
Archeology records of pharaoh’s civilization which is back to more than 5000 B.C
The pyramids & the Sphinx of Giza have witnessed the passing by a various culture and religion on their territory; Persians, Greek, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs, together with the three monotheist faiths Judaism, Christianity and Islam, have left their fascinating traces on this land.
Location:
Egypt is in the north east angel of the African continent and encroaches on Asia in the Sinai Peninsula.
Egypt’s geography comprises mountains, deserts, beaches and its beautiful green Nile valley blessing with its unique location and topography
Climate:
Mediterranean, generally mild with a clear and sunny sky allowing for year-round swimming.
The temperature increases southward.
It varies between 11 to 21 degrees Celsius in winter and between 22 to 38 degrees Celsius in summer.
Population:
It’s nearly to 71 million
Timing
GMT+2(winter) &+3(summer)
Currency:
Egyptian pound EGP
The currency of Egypt is called the Pound (pl. Pounds). Pound banknotes are issued in the following denominations: Papers: 0.25, 0.50, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Pounds. Coins : 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 0.25, 0.50, and 1 Pound.
Each Pound contains 100 Piasters.
Conversion Rates:
USD =LE 5.75
GBP=LE 10.85
Euro= LE 7.30
(Exchange rate are approximate & may vary)
Credit cards All major credit cards are accepted (visa, master card, maestro& American express)
Business hour:
Most of the Egyptian is working from 08:00 to 14:00
Banks are open daily except Friday & Saturday
Shops is open from 10:00 to 22:00
Some shops are closed on Sunday & others are on Friday
The mean day of in Egypt is Friday
Tipping:
As per worldwide standard, 10% of the total bill would be appreciated.
