Cairo

Cairo is the capital of Egypt . It is located in northern Egypt along the Nile River, which is the longest river system in the world. Cairo is the largest African city, ranked one of the densely populated cities in the world. The city has been a center of politic and culture for thousands of years.

Cairo is also known as the city of thousand minarets. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Qahira Fatimah Mosque and Talaat Pasha Harab are some must-see sites of Cairo.

The Tunisian Fatimid Dynasty founded Al Quahira, Cairo’s original name that European corrupted, which means “The vanquisher” or “The Conqueror”, in the 10^th century.

The Arab’s oldest and largest film and music industry is located in Cairo. Al- Azahr University, the world’s second oldest learning institution, is also located in Cairo.

Cairo is the headquarters of the Arab League.

Cairo’s economy ranks first in the Middle East and 43^rd Global Cities Index.

There is an extensive transport system in Cairo. The city transport comprises widespread road network, subway system and maritime service. There is Cairo International Airport, Egypt’s busiest airport, 15 Km from downtown.

Cairo experience desert climate with frequent Saharan dust storms. Its temperatures range from 13⁰C to 19⁰C in winters and surpass 40⁰C in summers. Rainfall is sparse in Cairo. The best time to visit Cairo is between November and March.