EGYPT
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Most of its territory of 1,010,000 square kilometers (390,000 sq mi) lies within North Africa and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the east and south, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.
When to go:
Egypt boasts excellent weather year-round. June, July and August are the hottest months.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
GMT:
+2hrs
Language:
Arabic, English is widely spoken and understood.
Currency:
Egyptian Pound. US$ are widely accepted.
Dates for the diary:
Ramadan: (approx) 20 Jul - 18 Aug 12. Egypt is a country of Muslim faith and therefore observes the tradition of fasting during daylight hours through the Holy Month of Ramadan. Alcohol restrictions may apply at hotels and, as a sign of respect, visitors are asked to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public places during daytime.
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