Africa
Egypt
Pyramids, the Nile, temples and coral reefs. Say ahlan, take your time, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 21:43
- Currency
- EGP
- Calling code
- +20
- Capital
- Cairo
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Health & vaccines
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk: check the official rules.
- See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
- Don't drink tap water: drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice of unknown origin.
- The sun and heat are strong: drink a lot, wear a hat, and avoid the midday hours.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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