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Egypt

Arab Republic of Egypt

CapitalCairo
RegionNorthern Africa
CurrencyEGP
Official languagesArabic
Access to the seaYes
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Cairo

Wadi al-Hitan

Cairo
Egypt · City or town

Cairo

Cairo is Egypt’s capital and an administrative reference for consulting maps and checking official information. The articles provide basic orientation, not operational details for visiting the city.

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Exposed fossil whale skeleton beside the marked trail at Wadi Al-Hitan.
Egypt · Place of interest

Wadi al-Hitan

Wadi al-Hitan is a protected palaeontological site in Egypt’s Western Desert, known for early whale fossils preserved in their geological setting. Visiting requires a booking, guide, authorised transport and walking on defined trails.

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Egypt before you choose a route: geography and basic facts

A first look at Egypt’s region, capital, language and currency, with clear guidance on what to check before your trip.

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Egypt in North Africa with Cairo, Arabic and the Egyptian pound

A brief, verifiable foundation for placing Egypt in context before deciding on routes, bookings and travel priorities.

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Exposed fossil whale skeleton beside the marked trail at Wadi Al-Hitan. Nature

Wadi al-Hitan with a permit, guide and a fossil trail

The Valley of the Whales requires access to be planned before leaving Cairo: a protected visit on foot, with clear safety decisions.

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