Egypt is mainly a country in North Africa with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Western Asia. Egypt does not receive much rainfall except in the winter months. On the northern strip the rainfall is received between October and March. The best time to visit the majority of 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’. For centuries Egypt has attracted visitors and for good reason. The world-renowned treasures of this fabled country, from iconic pyramids to medieval bazaars, almost defy description. But take a look beyond the obvious archaeological treasures, and a country rich in natural beauty and vibrant in contemporary culture is easily revealed. Football is the national sport of Egypt. Squash and Tennis are other popular sports there. TRANSPORTATION Transport facilities in are centered in Cairo, the capital, and largely follow the pattern... (more...)