Acquaintance with a country full of mysteries and secrets begins around the fifth grade, when the history of the Ancient World is studied. Now a huge number of tourists are coming to the Nile Valley in order to see the only miracle that has survived - the pyramids, which time itself is afraid of. We mean the incomparable Egypt. On what continent this country is located and what is interesting in it, we will tell further.
Geography lesson
Most of us have heard about Egypt at least once in our lives. On what continent this country is located is no secret. But still we will tell you what it occupies part of the Sinai Peninsula and northeast Africa. Two parts of the state are divided among themselves by the largest artificial channel in the world. The borders of the Arab Republic of Egypt are outlined by the Mediterranean and Red Seas, as well as the border zone with such states as Sudan, Israel, Libya. The area of the country is 1001450 square kilometers. The capital is the city of Cairo, which is distinguished by sophisticated architecture and a special touch.
Nature and landscape
So, we found out that Egypt is on mainland Africa. Now the turn has come to the story of what the nature of this country is. More than 90% of its territory is absorbed by the desert. But not one, but four at once: it is part of the Sahara, Arabian, Nubian and Libyan deserts. For the most part, this is a mountainous area covered with sand and covered with dunes. The remaining ten percent of the land is used in agriculture. This is mainly the Nile Delta, but both oases and the area near the Suez Canal are occupied by the land.
In the Libyan desert is another place that Egypt is proud of (on which continent this country is located, we described above). This is a large sandy area, known as the Great Sandy Sea. It is here, on the territory of the depressions, that you can find the lowest place on the Black Continent - the depression of Kattara.
In the plateau Arabian desert there are low mountains in the east. Also, mountainous terrain is observed off the coast of the Red Sea. The highest point of Egypt is located on the Sinai Peninsula. This is Mount Jabal Katrina, whose height is 2637 meters.
Climate of the country of the pharaohs
The reader already knows that Egypt is located on the mainland called Africa. Now we will talk about the climate in the country of the pharaohs and pyramids. It is a tropical continental desert and is characterized by sharp daily temperature fluctuations. At night, the thermometer can drop to zero, but during the day it can exceed +50 degrees Celsius. Here there is very little rain, in places precipitation practically does not fall.
Clearly expressed seasonality. Egypt (on which continent the country is located, read above) enters the cold season in December. Warmth comes only in April and lasts until October. At the same time, the peak of the holiday season is marked, although tourists come here all year round. Dry weather is observed in Egypt in April and May, when sandstorms begin. In the middle of summer, in July, it becomes easier: the Nile spreads and humidity increases.
The main attractions of Egypt
On which continent did Egypt locate its sights? That's right, in Africa! And what are these objects that everyone wants to see? First of all, these are monumental pyramids, in which the bodies of the pharaohs found the last refuge. But the vain rulers did not only create tombs for themselves, they erected amazing temples and statues at their command. Excursions in the wake of a bygone civilization are the most popular in the country. Tours to the Sinai Mountains, trips to oases (on camels or jeeps), a visit to the Coptic monastery, a cruise on the Nile, diving off the coast of the Red Sea are no less popular among travelers.
Other interesting things
Beyond the ancient monuments of the era of the pharaohs, many travelers forget about other attractions that Egypt is rich in (we already know which continent it belongs to). Here is a short list of them:
- The oldest mosque in Cairo, Ibn Tulun, erected in 876-879 AD It has four rooms on each side of the world, a cozy courtyard, a beautiful minaret with a spiral staircase.
- Dahab is a resort located on the shores of the picturesque Gulf of Aqaba. Remote from Sharm El Sheikh for 85 kilometers, it has affordable prices and an abundance of entertainment.
- Abu Simbel. This archaeological site can be found near the Aswan Dam, on the shores of the artificial Lake Nasser. It consists of two unique temples carved in the rocks during the reign of Ramses the Great (about the 13th century BC). Pharaoh erected them in his honor and in honor of Queen Nefertari. In the sixties, the complex was completely restored, since the construction of the canal could lead to the destruction of ancient objects.
- The Egyptian museum in the capital attracts with a rich exposition: more than 120 thousand artifacts are collected in its halls. These are coins, and papyrus, and household items, and mummies, and many other things discovered during archaeological excavations.
Instead of a conclusion
It is difficult to convey in words the impressions of a trip to Egypt. There is everything a traveler can dream of: the amazing beauty of nature, the romance of past years, unsolved mysteries and mysticism, a rich excursion program, long beaches. In this country, you can relax, because the resorts built excellent hotels for every taste and budget, and they offer first-class service. See for yourself by visiting the cradle of human civilization! Come to Egypt!