List of countries in the world. Facts and information

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.

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

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.

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.

The ancient Egyptian alphabet had about seven hundred hieroglyphs.

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.