One of the most spectacular regions in Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula encompasses the country’s territory on the Asian continent, bridging it with Africa. Well-known and widely-visited due to its immense natural beauty (the region is particularly popular for its diving), Sinai is also deeply steeped in rich history, serving as an important locale in the Abrahamic religions.
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One of Egypt’s most significant urban centres in modern times, Alexandria has a rich, extensive history dating back to around 300 BC. Founded by its namesake Alexander the Great, Alexandria was a prominent urban centre whilst Egypt was under Hellenistic, Byzantine and Muslim rule.
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The Nile has two major tributaries – the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile is traditionally considered to be the headwater. However, the Blue Nile is the source of 80 per cent of the water of the Nile downstream.
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Almost 200 cities in the world in more then sixty countries now have a metro system and billions of journeys are made on them each year. Here are some fascinating facts on a mode of transport which is part of everyday life in more and more cities across the globe.
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The siege of Khartoum occurred from March 1884 to January 1885. Sudanese Mahdist forces captured the city of Khartoum from its Egyptian garrison, thereby gaining control over the whole of Sudan.
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