Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt is a large country in the north of Africa, known all over the world thanks to its pyramids, temples, pharaohs, mummies, the Nile River and the Suez Canal. Egypt has about 110 million inhabitants and is the third largest country in Africa in terms of population, after Nigeria and Ethiopia. The Nile is the longest river in the world and the lifeline of Egypt. The north of the country or the Nile Delta is known as “Lower Egypt”, the part south of Cairo is known as “Upper Egypt”. Egypt is a popular tourist destination for people from Europe and the Middle East. Cairo Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Egypt. Hurghada Airport, Sharm El Sheikh Airport and Marsa Alam Airport are mainly used by sun, sea and beach lovers and are popular destinations for diving and snorkeling.
Practical information about Egypt
Time zone: Eastern European Time +2
Currency: EGP
National Day: 23 July
Airport: مطار
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What are the busiest airports in Egypt?
Airport | IATA | Passengers |
---|---|---|
Cairo Airport | CAI | 18,955,450 |
Hurghada Airport | HRG | 7,505,566 |
Sharm El Sheikh Airport | SSH | 5,895,309 |
Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport | HBE | 2,233,670 |
Marsa Alam Airport | RMF | 1,740,000 |
Giza Sphinx Airport | SPX | |
Luxor Airport | LXR |