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| Arts and Culture |
The Ancient Egypt Site
Explore more than 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from its emergence out of the darkness of prehistory around 3,000 BC to the closing of its last temple in 535/537 A.D.
Cultural and Educational Bureau of Egypt, Washington, DC
Visit this site for lots of links, newsletter, and other information.
Egy.Com
A variety of old and new articles, photos, references dealing with century-old aspects of Cairo. Learn about its architecture, its landmarks, its character, its people and its problems.
The Egyptian Museum
Learn about Egypt through its history. See many of the artifacts housed in the museum.
Egypt Today
Online magazine focusing on the different aspects of life in Egypt.
Languages of Egypt
Information on the languages spoken in each area of the country. From the Ethnologue: Languages of the World website
Name in Heiroglyphic
Transform English Letters to Hieroglyphic.
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| Business and Economy |
Economic Sectors Data
Updated information on Demographic, Economic and other data. From the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC).
Energy Analysis Brief
Information and analysis on Egypt's energy resources by the Energy Information Administration (Dept. of Energy). Additional info. found at links on the right.
Universal Currency Converter
See how much US$ you get with one Egyptian Pound, or vice versa.
World Bank - Egypt
World Bank country information.
Laws of Business
An overview of business laws in Egpyt. From the American Chamber of Business in Egypt.
Egyptian Trade Laws
Information on Egyptian trade laws, covering structures and regulations.
Egyptian Stock Market
Find real time quotes from the Egyptian Stock Market.
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| General Information |
Background Notes
Notes on Egypt from the Department of State. Last updated in March 2008
Consular Information Sheet
Information from the U.S. Dept. of State on travel, crime and other issues in Egypt.
Current Time in Cairo
Current local time in Cairo, Egypt, provided by Times Around the World.
Current Weather Conditions
Check current weather information in Egypt. Seven locations to choose from.
Egypt (CIA World Factbook)
Basic data from the CIA World Factbook.
Suggested Reading on Egypt
From MEPC's Suggested Reading list.
Tour Alexandria
Maps, history and a lot of information on the "Pearl of the Mediterranean."
Tour Aswan
Maps, history and a lot of information on Egypt's sunniest southern city.
Tour Hurghada
Maps, history and a lot of information on this tourist hot-spot on the Red Sea.
Tour Luxor
Maps, history and a lot of information on the place of the Valley of the Kings and other archeological sites.
Tour Sharm el-Sheikh
Maps, history and a lot of information on this tourist destination on the Sinai peninsula.
Tourism Egypt
The official internet sight of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
U.S. Agency for International Development's Mission in Egypt
Offers programs in economic growth, democracy, health, education, and water in Egypt.
USAID-Egypt
Program and Govenment information from USAID's Bureau for Asia and Near East website (different from above link!).
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| Government and Politics |
Cabinet Members
A list of the Cabinet Ministers of the Arab Republic of Egypt. With bios and other information.
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
List of Ministeries and Ministers from the CIA's website.
The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Read Egypt's Constitution.
Elections in Egypt
ACE Electoral Knowledge Network provides basic information on elections and political parties within Egypt.
The First Lady of Egypt
Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, The First Lady of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Online news about Egypt. Many links to other Egyptian news services.
President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Included bio and photo.
Water Issues
Information on trends in water usage from Aquastat, an information system of the U.S. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
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| News and Current Events |
Cairo Times
On-line edition of Egypt's best-selling English-language magazine. News updates every Wednesday and Sunday, and with breaking stories
EgyptDaily.com
Online news about Egypt. Many links to other Egyptian news services.
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