acquaintance with the country, full of riddles and mysteries, begins at about the fifth grade, when we study the history of the ancient world.Now the valley of the Nile comes a huge number of tourists in order to see the only surviving wonder - the pyramid, which is afraid of time itself.We have in mind the peerless Egypt.On what continent is this country and that it is interesting, we will explain further.
geography lesson
Most of us at least once in his life heard about Egypt.On what continent is the country it is no secret.Yet we tell you that it takes part of the Sinai Peninsula and north-east Africa.Two parts of the state are divided among themselves the world's largest artificial channel.The boundaries of the Arab Republic of Egypt outlined the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, as well as the border area with such countries as Sudan, Israel, Libya.The area of the country - 1001450 square kilometers.Capital - the city of Cairo, which is characterized by sophisticated architecture and special flavor.
Nature and Landscape
So, we found out that Egypt is on the continent of Africa.Now it came to the story about the nature of this country.More than 90% of its territory absorbed by the desert.But not one, but four: this part of the Sahara, Arabian, Libyan and Nubian desert.The majority of it is mountainous terrain, covered with sand and dunes covered.The remaining ten percent of the land used in agriculture.Mostly it is the Nile delta, but in the lands occupied and oases, and the area near the Suez Canal.
in the Libyan desert is another place which is proud of Egypt (located on what continent this country, we told above).It is a large sandy plot, known as the Great Sand Sea.Here, on the territory of the valleys, you can find the lowest place of the Black continent - Qattara depression.
relatively flat in the Arabian desert have low mountains in the east.Also observed in the mountainous area along the Red Sea.The highest point is located on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.This mountain of Jabal Katrina, whose height - 2637 meters.
climate of the country of the Pharaohs
reader already knows that Egypt is located on the continent called Africa.Now we will talk about the climate in the country of pharaohs and pyramids.It is a tropical continental desert and is characterized by sharp daily fluctuations in temperature.At night, the thermometer can drop to zero, but the day may exceed 50 degrees Celsius.Rains are very few places almost no precipitation falls.
clearly expressed seasonality.Egypt (on what continent is the country, see above) is included in cold season in December.Heat comes only in April and lasts until October.At the same time, and it marked the height of the holiday season, but tourists come here all year round.Dry weather is observed in Egypt in April and May, when the start sandstorms.In mid-summer, in July, it becomes easier: the Nile spreads and increased humidity.
main attractions of Egypt
On what continent Egypt positioned his sights?That's right, in Africa!And what kind of objects that everyone wants to see?The first is a monumental pyramid, in which the last refuge found the bodies of the pharaohs.But vain the rulers have created not only a tomb for himself at the behest of their amazing erected temples and statues.Excursions in the footsteps of bygone civilizations are the most popular in the country.No less popular among travelers Tours to Sinai Mountains, trips to the oases (by camel or jeep), a visit to the Coptic monastery, Nile cruises, scuba diving off the coast of the Red Sea.
other interesting
the ancient monuments of the Pharaohs many travelers forget about the other attractions that are rich in Egypt (to which it refers the mainland, we already know).Here is a short list of them:
- oldest in Cairo Mosque of Ibn Tulun, built in 876-879 ADIt has four rooms on each side of the light, a cozy courtyard, a beautiful minaret with a spiral staircase.
- Dahab - resort situated on the banks of the picturesque Gulf of Aqaba.Distant from the Sharm el-Sheikh on 85 kilometers, it is different with affordable prices and an abundance of entertainment.
- Abu Simbel.This archaeological site can be found near the Aswan High Dam on the shores of an artificial lake Nasser.It consists of two unique temple carved into the rock during the reign of Ramses the Great (around 13th century BC).Pharaoh raised them in his honor and in honor of Queen Nefertari.In the sixties, the entire complex was restored, as construction of the canal would lead to the destruction of ancient objects.
- Egyptian Museum in the capital, attracted by the rich exposition: over 120 thousand artifacts gathered in its halls.This coins and papyri, and household items, and mummies, and many other things found during archaeological excavations.
Instead of conclusion It is difficult to convey in words the impressions of a trip to Egypt.It has everything that a traveler can dream of: the amazing beauty of nature, the romance of yesteryear, unsolved mysteries and mysticism, rich excursion program, long beaches.In this country you can relax because the resort is built on excellent hotels for every taste and budget, and in them offers a first class service.See for yourself by visiting the cradle of human civilization!Come to Egypt!
