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Egypt
Egypt's ancient civilization developed along the Nile and produced some of the world's most recognizable archaeological monuments.
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Capital: Cairo
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Best time: Oct–Apr
Weather: Predominantly hot and dry desert climate
Top attractions: Cairo • Giza Pyramids • Luxor • Aswan • Sharm El Sheikh • Hurghada
Nature: Nile River • Red Sea • Sinai • Western Desert • protected areas
Quick fact: Egypt's ancient civilization developed along the Nile and produced some of the world's most recognizable archaeological monuments.