Egypt, located in the northeast corner of Africa, has a long tradition as a tourist country and culture of years back.
Egypt consists largely of deserts or desert-like areas with little vegetation and very low rainfall. Only at the Red Sea coast of this desert climate is somewhat more moderate.
In the Nile delta on the Mediterranean coast is, however, especially in winter rain and leaves a Mediterranean flora. Because of the Nile, which Egypt from south to north through, at least, thanks to the irrigation in the Nile Delta and Nile Valley and in some oases in the desert in the cultivation of date palms, figs and other fruit possible.
The fauna especially in the Nile Delta is very rich in species. Especially for water birds such as pelicans, herons and cranes, it offers ideal living conditions. In the Nile and in Nasser lake lives crocodiles and hippos. In the desert is confined to the fauna of this area typical species such as hyenas, scorpions and vultures lambs.
Egypt was already in the 19th Century, a popular holiday destination, however, developed in the last 30 years, especially along the Red Sea a number of important bathing and resorts. Sun Sharm El-Sheikh in the northeast, on the Sinai Peninsula, which with its natural park of Ras Mohammed, in particular for divers is very popular. Or also on the peninsula is Naama Bay, which due to its numerous nightclubs, cafes, casinos and similar establishments, often referred to as the "Egyptian Las Vegas" is designated. On the East Coast is the most popular Hurghada resort, due to its beautiful beaches for bathing, but also water sports is very well known. Just south is still thriving resort of Safaga to mention, also by many tourists, especially from Western Europe and Russia controlled.
Egypt is unique because of its magnificent buildings from all eras of human history.
The area of the Nile Delta and the entire Nile valley was already in the Stone Age and before about 5000 years ago here, one of the first civilizations of mankind.
The architects of the time of the world have impressive buildings behind. So at the Giza Cheops pyramid, which resulted in one of the Seven Wonders of the World counts? In addition there is the famous Sphinx. Both buildings have been adopted by the UNESCO in the List of World Heritage recorded.
Another cultural attraction is in central Egypt on the Nile city of Luxor is. There is the palace of Ramses II with the famous seated statues, museums and even some old hotels
, which become clear that this place long time ago as a popular tourist destination.
Just outside is also the famous Valley of the Kings, with the grave Tutanchamun and the Temple of Hatshepsut and the gigantic rocks of Karnak Temple and the remains of the ancient city of Thebes.
Almost all buildings in and around Luxor are also UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A holiday in Egypt combines fun, recreation and culture in a successful combination.
Egypt consists largely of deserts or desert-like areas with little vegetation and very low rainfall. Only at the Red Sea coast of this desert climate is somewhat more moderate.
In the Nile delta on the Mediterranean coast is, however, especially in winter rain and leaves a Mediterranean flora. Because of the Nile, which Egypt from south to north through, at least, thanks to the irrigation in the Nile Delta and Nile Valley and in some oases in the desert in the cultivation of date palms, figs and other fruit possible.
The fauna especially in the Nile Delta is very rich in species. Especially for water birds such as pelicans, herons and cranes, it offers ideal living conditions. In the Nile and in Nasser lake lives crocodiles and hippos. In the desert is confined to the fauna of this area typical species such as hyenas, scorpions and vultures lambs.
Egypt was already in the 19th Century, a popular holiday destination, however, developed in the last 30 years, especially along the Red Sea a number of important bathing and resorts. Sun Sharm El-Sheikh in the northeast, on the Sinai Peninsula, which with its natural park of Ras Mohammed, in particular for divers is very popular. Or also on the peninsula is Naama Bay, which due to its numerous nightclubs, cafes, casinos and similar establishments, often referred to as the "Egyptian Las Vegas" is designated. On the East Coast is the most popular Hurghada resort, due to its beautiful beaches for bathing, but also water sports is very well known. Just south is still thriving resort of Safaga to mention, also by many tourists, especially from Western Europe and Russia controlled.
Egypt is unique because of its magnificent buildings from all eras of human history.
The area of the Nile Delta and the entire Nile valley was already in the Stone Age and before about 5000 years ago here, one of the first civilizations of mankind.
The architects of the time of the world have impressive buildings behind. So at the Giza Cheops pyramid, which resulted in one of the Seven Wonders of the World counts? In addition there is the famous Sphinx. Both buildings have been adopted by the UNESCO in the List of World Heritage recorded.
Another cultural attraction is in central Egypt on the Nile city of Luxor is. There is the palace of Ramses II with the famous seated statues, museums and even some old hotels
, which become clear that this place long time ago as a popular tourist destination.
Just outside is also the famous Valley of the Kings, with the grave Tutanchamun and the Temple of Hatshepsut and the gigantic rocks of Karnak Temple and the remains of the ancient city of Thebes.
Almost all buildings in and around Luxor are also UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A holiday in Egypt combines fun, recreation and culture in a successful combination.
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