Long considered to be the jewel of the orient, Cairo is an international city overflowing with different cultures. It is a city steeped in the early civilizations of the ancient pharaohs, blended with the history of Christian and Islamic cultures. It is all brought together by the modern sights and luxuries of a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city. The great pyramids of Giza are the most famous attractions in Cairo. But there are many other places to experience and explore, from the mosques of Islamic Cairo to the churches of Coptic Cairo, and even the Jewish community of Cairo. Be prepared for an expansive history lesson and cultural education of the religious and cultural blending which has taken place in this city. Cairo also swells with markets and bazaars to explore. And for the cosmopolitan visitor, there are luxury hotels and boutiques to explore for unforgettable jewels, clothes and antiques. The city offers an extensive array of international cuisine to soothe the palate of any culinarian; but of course while in Egypt, one should also experience the delicious and unforgettable cuisine of Egypt.
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| Cairo is the capital of Egypt, the largest city in Africa and the Arab World, and one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Cairo has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life. Even before Cairo was established in the 10th century, the land composing the present-day city was the site of national capitals whose remnants remain visible in parts of Old Cairo. Cairo is also associated with Ancient Egypt due to its proximity to the Great Sphinx and the pyramids in adjacent Giza.Egyptians today often refer to Cairo as Masr, the Arabic pronunciation of the name for Egypt itself, emphasizing the city’s continued role in Egyptian influence. With a population of 6.8 million spread over 175 square miles, Cairo is by far the largest city in Egypt. With an additional ten million inhabitants just outside the city, Cairo resides at the center of the largest metropolitan area in Africa and the eleventh-largest urban area in the world. Cairo, like many other mega-cities, suffers from high levels of pollution and traffic, but its metro (public transit) – currently the only on the African continent – also ranks among the fifteen busiest in the world, with over 700 million passenger rides annually. |
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