Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Egypt
Egypt (English: Egypt, Arabic: مصر, Misr) is a country that is largely in Africa. Only the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula is in Asia. In the Arab world, Egypt is known as Misr. Egypt borders Israel, Sudan and Libya. The capital of Egypt is Cairo. A number of major cities in Egypt: Alexandria, Al Jīzah, Suez and Luxor.
Egypt has a very long history. Everyone knows the desert plains, pyramids, hieroglyphics (pictographs), ruins and tombs (among others Tutankhamun and Ramses) occurring in Egypt. Of yesteryear has been given the status of trade and still makes the country the many bazaars. Everywhere there are shops, markets and street vendors. Furthermore, the country is known for its spices, beautiful beaches and the world's longest river, the Nile. Tourists often come to Egypt for a beach vacation, diving vacation, tour or Nile Cruise. Especially the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh are popular among Western tourists.
Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Continent: Africa and Asia
Area: 1,001,449 km²
Capital: Cairo
Population: 82 million inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 2,629 m (Mount Catherine)
Distance (Amsterdam - Cairo): 3.282 km
Flight Duration: about 4 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: All travel to be discouraged certain areas in Egypt.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to northern Egypt.
January, February and December are the best months to travel to southern Egypt.
In those months, you generally the most pleasant temperatures.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Egypt. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
The Egyptian climate is a desert climate. During the day it is very hot, while it cools down very evening.
In summer, temperatures during the day between 15 degrees at night to 45 degrees during the day. In winter the temperature fluctuates throughout the day around 20 degrees. The country has only about 20 rainy days per year.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Egypt, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Egypt can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Arabic is the official language in Egypt. Furthermore, it is still spoken Egyptian and Sudanese.
As a trade language is a lot of English and French.
Want free translate to or from Arabic? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least three months on departure from Egypt.
A visa is required. You can apply online by Visa Egypt or on arrival in Egypt. This visa is valid for 30 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Egypt: egypt.nlembassy.org.
Egyptian Embassy in Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Egypt when the seven days before you visit Egypt visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Money
Egypt is paid to the Egyptian pound (EGP).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Egypt can be found on our ATMs page.
Egyptian Pounds to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time there is no time difference.
During our winter season is in Egypt one hour later.
Local time, date Egypt time zone difference, please visit our page.
Traffic and route
In Egypt you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Egypt provide directions.
Electricity
In Egypt the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on power in Egypt can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 122
- Fire: 180
- Ambulance: 123
- Tourist Police: 126
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink tap water because of the chlorine content. This can cause stomach and intestinal complaints.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning Egypt can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Egypt visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Egypt ending on .eg.
Egypt's official website: egypt.travel.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Egypt is 0020 or +20.
Want to call from Egypt to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Egypt.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Egypt.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Egypt.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Egypt can be found at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Egypt? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Egypt, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Egypt?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Egypt earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Egypt can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Egypt can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting Egypt.
- Alcohol: Liquor from 21 years, beer from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... 96% of Egypt is desert?
... There have also been found in Egypt mummies of animals?
... It's very rude to Egypt to eat with your left hand?
... One with all the stones of the pyramids France could Walling?
... The calendar as we know it (365 days) was invented in Egypt?
... The pyramids were not built by slaves but by paid workers?
Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Continent: Africa and Asia
Area: 1,001,449 km²
Capital: Cairo
Population: 82 million inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 2,629 m (Mount Catherine)
Distance (Amsterdam - Cairo): 3.282 km
Flight Duration: about 4 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: All travel to be discouraged certain areas in Egypt.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to northern Egypt.
January, February and December are the best months to travel to southern Egypt.
In those months, you generally the most pleasant temperatures.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Egypt. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
The Egyptian climate is a desert climate. During the day it is very hot, while it cools down very evening.
In summer, temperatures during the day between 15 degrees at night to 45 degrees during the day. In winter the temperature fluctuates throughout the day around 20 degrees. The country has only about 20 rainy days per year.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Egypt, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Egypt can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Arabic is the official language in Egypt. Furthermore, it is still spoken Egyptian and Sudanese.
As a trade language is a lot of English and French.
Want free translate to or from Arabic? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least three months on departure from Egypt.
A visa is required. You can apply online by Visa Egypt or on arrival in Egypt. This visa is valid for 30 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Egypt: egypt.nlembassy.org.
Egyptian Embassy in Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Egypt when the seven days before you visit Egypt visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Money
Egypt is paid to the Egyptian pound (EGP).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Egypt can be found on our ATMs page.
Egyptian Pounds to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time there is no time difference.
During our winter season is in Egypt one hour later.
Local time, date Egypt time zone difference, please visit our page.
Traffic and route
In Egypt you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Egypt provide directions.
Electricity
In Egypt the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on power in Egypt can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 122
- Fire: 180
- Ambulance: 123
- Tourist Police: 126
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink tap water because of the chlorine content. This can cause stomach and intestinal complaints.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning Egypt can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Egypt visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Egypt ending on .eg.
Egypt's official website: egypt.travel.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Egypt is 0020 or +20.
Want to call from Egypt to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Egypt.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Egypt.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Egypt.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Egypt can be found at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Egypt? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Egypt, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Egypt?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Egypt earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Egypt can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Egypt can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting Egypt.
- Alcohol: Liquor from 21 years, beer from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... 96% of Egypt is desert?
... There have also been found in Egypt mummies of animals?
... It's very rude to Egypt to eat with your left hand?
... One with all the stones of the pyramids France could Walling?
... The calendar as we know it (365 days) was invented in Egypt?
... The pyramids were not built by slaves but by paid workers?
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