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Travel Guide - Cyprus
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Egypt's main attractions include the Nile Valley, the Pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza, the Abu Simbel temples south of Aswan and the Karnak Temple Complex and Valley of the Kings near Luxor. In Cairo, must stops include the Cairo Museum and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha.
| Capital |
Nicosia |
| Population |
793,100 and that number does not include the estimated 115,000 Turks in the north |
| National Day |
1 October
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| Religion |
Greek Orthodox, Muslim |
| Currency |
Greek Area: Euro - €, Turkish Area: Turkish Lira |
| Languages |
Arabic (official), English, French |
Climate
In Cairo, and along the Nile River Valley, winter high temperatures range from the mid 60's to the upper 70's, while lows drop into the 40s.
Summers bring highs in the mid-90's, and lows in the 70's. Rainfall is sparse here, (2-4 inches annually) but sudden showers do cause flooding.
Humidity in Egypt is high throughout the year, and in the interior deserts, summer high temperatures often exceed 100º.
Conditions moderate along the Mediterranean coastline, and rainfall increases to about 8 inches annually.
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