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Trivia about Egypt. What hides the country in the shadow of the pyramids?
Egypt is one of the most famous countries in the world. It is a country of many contrasts, with new cities being built in the deserts, resorts bursting with the number of tourists, and half the population living in poverty. My interesting facts about Egypt will help you learn about the bigger picture of the country on the Nile.
In addition to the pyramids and ancient temples, Egypt hides many other attractions. The country’s capital Cairo has not one face, some unique things are bypassed by tourists. Beautiful and less beautiful phenomena are presented in the following interesting facts about Egypt.
Who are the modern Egyptians?
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world. Egyptians in general make up about 99% of the country’s population, and their national identity is strongly tied to their geographic location. The dominant majority of Egyptians are Muslims (Sunni) of Arabic origin, however, speaking a local dialect of Arabic called Masri.
Who inhabits Egypt?
- Egyptian Arabs
- Copts
- Nubians
- Amazighs (Berbers)
- Bedouins
- Greeks and Armenians
