Egypt is a country located in North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula of Asia and therefore a country of two continents. In the north-east, it borders with Israel, the Gaza Strip. In the south with Sudan. In the west with Libya. In the north, the territory is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean, in the east – the Red Sea. Official language: Arabic. In the cities are widely distributed English and French. The population of some of the oases in the west speaks Berber language. National currency: Egyptian pound EGP. Lovely sunny Egypt is the cradle of the world civilization. It’s a wonderful country whose age is more than one millennium. Interesting historical and cultural sights of different epochs and civilizations, as well as great resorts on the shores of the Mediterranean and the Red Sea will make your stay rich and unforgettable. Hallmark of Egypt, of course, are the pyramids, the unique architectural monuments of ancient Egypt. The most famous among them are the Pyramids of Giza (Cairo suburb) – one of the seven wonders of the world (the only extant to date). In fact, a complex of pyramids is an ancient Egyptian necropolis consisting of the majestic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, as well as a number of much smaller pyramids. Next to the pyramid of Khafre is the Great Sphinx – a huge monumental sculpture carved from monolithic limestone rock. Egypt’s capital Cairo itself is the main attraction of the country. This is the city of ‘thousand minarets’ and ‘Gates of the East.’ In the city is a great number of architectural monuments and many interesting museums. Among the main attractions of the city, we should single out the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Museum, Moses Mount, Reserve Abu Galum, Coloured Canyon, St Mary’s Church, Cairo TV Tower and market Khan al-Khalili. In the luxurious Sharm el-Sheikh, you can enjoy not only the beaches, but also the architecture. And you should definitely see the grand mosque of El-Mustapha which a luxurious green garden was laid out near. On the Red and Mediterranean Seas are numerous resorts for diving, surfing and similar hobbies lovers.