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Egypt is probably the oldest civilization in the world that emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 years ago, historically. Egypt is probably one of the most ancient holiday. Ancient Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and see the wonders of some of the early triumphs of humanity, but Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. There is also scuba diving in the Red Sea, hot nightspots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. It is romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the opera and is a cultural experience like nothing you've ever known. Egypt is a land teeming with life, sound, visual beauty and excitement. More than anything else, we want you to think of Egypt as fun. For thousands of years, it was the playground of emperors and kings, and we hope you take the time to know what is the reason behind.

Language:

Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes

Major religions:

The Poulat of Egypt is about 80 million, 75% are Sunni Muslims and 25% Christians and others

Economy:

Active population is 22.4 million (2004). Unemployment rate.16.4% (2004). Inflation rate 5.9% (2004). Gross Domestic Product (total value of goods and services produced annually) is U.S. $ 267.1 billion (2004 estimate). Budget is $ 19.8 billion. The debt is 30.5 billion (2004). Export was 5.1 billion, mainly chemicals and crude oil products, the son of cotton, raw cotton, textiles, metal products. Import was 15.5 billion, mainly machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, fertilizers, wood products, consumer durables, capital goods. Military spending is 8.2% of GDP (2004 est.). The roads are 73.000 km (2004)

Visa and passport:

Non-Egyptian visitors arriving in Egypt should be in possession of a valid passport. Entry visas can be obtained from diplomatic and consular missions abroad or the Ministry of entry visa at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA). It is possible for most tourists and visitors to obtain an entry visa to one of the major ports of entry. Please check with your nearest Egyptian Consular mission for more details concerning visa regulations applicable to your nationality. The visa form must then be completed either by printing and filing it in or via a graphics editor and sent to the nearest embassy or consulate of Egypt. Visitors entering Egypt at the overland border post to Taba to visit Gulf of Aqaba coast and St. Catherine can be exempted from visa and residence permits were issued free of fourteen days to visit the region. Citizens of following countries are required to be in possession of a visa before arrival: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya, Croatia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries . Residents of the above countries can apply for a visa at their nearest consulate or embassy in Egypt. Click here to find the embassy or nearest consulate. Those in possession of a residence permit in Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave the country and return within the validity of their residence permit or within six months the period is lower. There are three types of Egyptian visa:.