Long before it was an Islamic country, Egypt’s primary religious belief system was a form of Christianity. The country was one of the first to accept Christianity after it was brought there as early as 40 AD by missionaries, but it was over 300 years before it was officially adopted as the official religion.
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One of the most culturally and historically significant cities in the world, Cairo is a traveller’s dream. Often synonymous with the defining symbols of Ancient Egyptian civilisation such as the Giza Pyramid Complex, the city is also known as one of the most important Muslim centres in history, often nicknamed ‘the city of a thousand minarets’.
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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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