Egypt

Egypt is a country on the continent of Africa.

Flag of Egypt

Most of Egypt is a desert.

People can use cars to travel or…….

……camels!

Cairo is the capital of Egypt.

The Nile River runs through Cairo.

The Suez Canal is a canal in Egypt. Opened in November 1869, it allows water transportation between Europe and Asia without navigating around Africa or carrying goods overland between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

Languages Spoken

• The official language of Egypt is Arabic

• English & French are also common

http://arabic.speak7.com/arabic_alphabet.htm

Ancient Egypt is know for….

• Pharaohs

• Mummies

• Pyramids

• Tombs

Pyramids

There are over 100 pyramids in Egypt.

The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence.