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More than 95% of the entire Egyptian territory is barren desert.

Egypt is a unique country that spans two continents, with its main territory in Africa and parts on the Sinai Peninsula in Asia.

The Red Sea, known as the warmest sea in the world, is a paradise for those seeking warmth, featuring many of Egypt's resort towns along its tranquil shores.

On hot summer days, the air temperature in Egypt can rise to +50 degrees. At the same time, on winter nights in the deserts, the temperature sometimes drops to below zero.

In Egypt, you can often see houses without parts of the roof. You do not have to pay property tax for an unfinished house.

The country is one of the world's leading consumers of bakery products.

The ancient Egyptian alphabet had about seven hundred hieroglyphs.

Cosmetics are popular here not only among women but also among men.

Polygamy is still allowed in Egypt.

The famous Pyramid of Cheops is the only wonder of the world that has survived to this day.

The no less famous Sphinx lost its nose in 1798 when Napoleon Bonaparte ordered it to be fired upon with cannons.

Local inhabitants always bargain. They do it everywhere and with any purchase. A person who does not bargain and immediately pays the named price usually evokes not respect but contempt.

Judging by archaeological finds, ancient Egyptian writing is one of the oldest in the world.

The world's first written language is believed to have appeared in Ancient Egypt. The first paper (papyrus) and ink were also invented there. In addition, the ancient Egyptians gave the world such items as wigs, toothbrushes, and even fly swatters.

Cairo, the bustling capital of the country, grapples with overpopulation. In response, the authorities have recently embarked on a monumental task of building a new city and relocating the capital, a testament to the city's growth and development.

The ancient locals were the first to invent soap, cement, and glass.

Curiously, the world-famous custom of putting a wedding ring on your ring finger was invented in Ancient Egypt. Later, this tradition was adopted by the Greeks, the inhabitants of Rome, and subsequently by all of Europe.

Modern Egyptians are not inferior to their ancestors in constructing colossal structures. Thus, 16.5 times more building materials were used to build the Aswan Dam than for the largest pyramid (the tomb of Cheops). The dam, which reaches 111 meters in height, was built more than 10 years ago and is considered the most massive architectural structure of our time.

Contrary to popular belief, the famous pyramids were not built by disenfranchised enslaved people who died in hundreds from the whips of cruel overseers but by experienced and skilled workers. This is precisely what modern researchers believe.

The Nile is not just a river in the land; it's the lifeblood of the country. Home to many crocodiles, turtles, and rare species of fish, such as the Nile perch, which can weigh up to 142 kg, the Nile also plays a crucial role in Egypt's agriculture. On average, the river pours 3.2 thousand tons of water into the sea per second per year, sustaining the country's crops and livelihoods. Almost all of the country's agriculture depends entirely on this river. By the way, the main pests in the fields of local farmers are hippos, which live in abundance in the Nile.

The country is very friendly to tourists and travelers. More than 12% of the total population works in the tourism sector. When problems or disagreements with visiting tourists arise, the local police often take the tourist's side.

Why do so many people live only in a small area of ????a vast country? Everything is explained quite simply - 95% of the country's territory comprises hot deserts. Among the largest of them are the Libyan Desert and the famous Sahara. It is worth noting that the remaining 5% of populated areas are located entirely in the Nile Delta.

The local climate can be considered quite harsh. In the summer, the air in the shade can heat up to 40-50 degrees, and by evening, it becomes noticeably calm - you may even need sweaters and jackets. Hot winds called khamsin bring whole sand clouds, making it a unique experience for visitors.

Mount Katherine (2629 m) is the country's highest point, a few kilometers southwest of Sinai. This is where the Sinai Trail ends — one of the best hiking trails on the planet, according to Wanderlust magazine.

The country is also the birthplace of cosmetics: tinctures of medicinal plants were used as creams, and a mixture of sea salt and ground coffee beans was used as scrubs. Instead of mascara - paint made of burnt almonds, antimony, graphite, and (beauty requires sacrifice) crocodile dung; instead of blush - crushed mulberry berries; instead of eyeshadow - soot, antimony, copper, ash, and other. Simple Egyptian women whitened their faces with clay and chalk, and the beautiful Cleopatra - with the same crocodile dung, poor thing.

Wigs were also most likely invented in Ancient Egypt, but things are much more interesting with what they were put on—that is, with heads. One of the mummies was found with a transplanted skull. The first descriptions of the brain were found in papyri. There is also evidence of limb and internal organ transplants, facial plastic surgery, heart bypass surgery, and even gender reassignment. In general, modern medicine is only approaching the level of 1900 BC.

The steppe eagle, depicted on the state emblem, is Egypt's national symbol. This bird graced the western wall of the Cairo citadel, built by Sultan Salah ad-Din at the end of the 12th century.

On the Sinai Peninsula, a 'hammam of the pharaohs' awaits adventurous travelers. This unique experience involves crawling through tight caves accompanied by Bedouins to reach a grotto with dry steam, heated to +120 °C. After a sauna, it's nice to bask in an underground hydrogen sulfide lake, the mud of which cures rheumatism and other ailments. It's a one-of-a-kind spa experience that connects you to Egypt's ancient traditions.

Moldy bread is an excellent disinfectant. Mold contains substances that block dangerous microorganisms, so the fight against infections in Ancient Egypt was a big success.

The owner did not make the world's first will of some famous Jewish family, but by the son of Pharaoh Khafre in the 3rd millennium BC. He left his estates to his wife, sons, and daughter - all fairly, in the best traditions.