Welcome to Egypt!
Top Things to Do & See If you were traveling to Egypt, what would be five things you would like to do and see during your visit? Name the sites
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How Many People Live in Egypt?
117,452,507 People It's the 13th most populous country in the world.
What is the Name of the Money Used in Egypt?
Egyptian Pound (EGP) Locally, it's known as the guinea in Arabic.
What is the Meaning of the Flag's Design?
Hieroglyphs-These are not just writing but also art Each character has a unique, often, symbolic design. Pyramids and Temples-These structures are designed to represent the journey to the afterlife and the power of the gods. Ankh Symbol-Represents life and immortality. Scarab Beetle-Symbolizes creation and resurrection.
What is the Official Language of Egypt?
Modern Standard Arabic Egyptian Arabic, also known as Masri, is the most commonly spoken dialect among the people in everyday life.
What is the Meaning of the Flag's Colors?
Red-Represents power, vitality, and life. It was often associated with the powerful god Seth. White-Symbolizes purity, omnipotence, and the concept of eternity. It's often seen in the crowns of Upper Egypt. Green-Associated with fertility, rebirth, and agriculture. It symbolizes life and prosperity. Black-Represents death and the afterlife, but also regeneration and the fertile Nile Silt. Gold-Symbolizes divinity, immortality, and the eternal. The skin of gods was believed to be golden.
What is an Important Holiday that is Celebrated in Egypt? When is it?
Revolution Day Celebrated on January 25th each year.
