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Egypt,
or Misr, (Pronounced Masr by its people) and officially known
as The Arab Republic of Egypt, with the central capital city of
Cairo. It Occupies the Northeastern corner of the African Continent,
with the Mediterranean Sea to its North, bound by the Red Sea
and its two Gulfs (Suez and Aqaba surrounding the Egyptian Sinai
Peninsula) to the East, where the Gaza Strip touches Egypt's Northeastern
corner, Sudan lies to it's South, and Libya to the West.
Egypt's coastline extends over nearly 2500 kilometers, with the
Suez Canal linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.
As a matter of fact, Egypt has always extracted a sense of the
poet in anyone remotely susceptible to its charisma. Its natural
wonders, unique blend of ancient culture and modern growth, made
tourism one of it's dominate asset.
Once a station on the path of the exodus made by Moses and the
Israelites, and a refuge for the Holy Family, many scenes that
took place in Egypt are described in the Bible. Egypt is also
mentioned in the Holy Quran.
Egypt has witnessed many military battles throughout its long-standing
history. Under the rule of powerful pharaohs Egypt rose to greatness
as one of the four great ancient civilizations. Influenced by
the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Turks and British,
Egypt has throughout its history been a leading contributor to
the advancement of technological, scientific, and artistic endeavors,
enriching the heritage of Western civilizations.
Egypt's formal independence was declared in 1922, while British
control on Egypt ended after World War II.
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