Cool facts about Egypt
Posted on Aug 30, 2025 / Travel
- Egypt is home to the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- The Nile River, which runs through Egypt, is the longest river in the world at over 4,000 miles.
- Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world and one of the biggest in Africa.
- More than 90% of Egyptians live along the Nile, since most of the country is desert.
- The ancient Egyptians invented one of the earliest forms of writing called hieroglyphics.
- Cleopatra VII, one of Egypt’s most famous rulers, was actually of Greek descent from the Ptolemaic dynasty.
- The Library of Alexandria, once located in Egypt, was one of the most famous libraries in history.
- Egypt is one of the world’s top producers of dates, a staple fruit in the region.
- Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Egypt, with Al Ahly and Zamalek being the biggest rival teams.
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