The Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country mainly in North Africa, Covering an area of about 1,010,000 square kilometers (390,000 sq mi), Egypt is bordered by the mediterranean sea to the north, the Gaza strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and libya to the west.

The large part of the country is covered by the Sahara, which north of Aswan is usually called the Libyan Desert, East of the Nile, the Arabian Desert extends to the Red Sea. The Western Desert consists of low-lying sand dunes and many depressions. The outstanding geographical feature is the Nile River, on which human existence depends, for its annual floods provide the water necessary for agriculture. .

Good time to visit the major sights, including the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings, is from February to April and October to November, when it is hot enough to know it's the ‘Land of the Sun', but not too hot to be enjoyable. At this time, the skies and sea are a perfect blue. The downside is that the weather is a poorly kept secret and these are the most popular times of the year for visitors.

In April, the hot, dusty Khamsin wind blows from the Sahara, making the touring of sights troublesome: during an intense sand storm, vision may be reduced to a few meters.

All visitors, except nationals of the EU and the USA, must ask the hotel to register them with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt,

Visas

All nationals require a visa except the following: (a) Nationals from the UK, EU and USA travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba or Taba resorts ONLY for up to 14 days, who will receive an entry permission stamp on arrival; (b) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours and remaining in the airport, provided holding confirmed onward tickets. 1. Nationals from the UK, EU, Canada and USA have the option to obtain tourist visas upon arrival in Egypt. Visa fee payable upon arrival is US$15 or the equivalent in Egyptian pounds.



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