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Travel Guide to Hurghada, Egypt

The city named Hurghada is located in the area that is generously warmed by sunlight all year round. During the coldest month (February), the water near the coast cools down to 18C - 20C. In August the temperature of water reaches 28C or more. The February "coolness" (the temperature of air is approximately 23C - 25C and higher) is gradually transformed into a heat of 35C in August. This is an amazing place for beach rest all year round. There are also wonderful water parks in this city.
However, Egypt is not only a popular tourist destination as this place also attracts visitors by its history and sights. The old part of the city provides visitors with an opportunity to inspect the mosque named after Abdul Hassan Al Shazli, who has been born in this region. You will also find Coptic Church here. An amazing "East Disneyland" park offers stunning evening performances devoted to the theme of the ancient Egypt.
The unique nature of Egypt is another treasure of this area. Make a ride of just 12 km and you will reach Gebel Shayeb El-Banat - the second highest and the first in terms of beauty mountain of the country. While resting in Hurghada, people from all over the world try to enjoy the unique beauty of the desert. Rich and generous nature of sea provides visitors with excellent opportunities for fans of diving. Those, who have mastered the art of diving, can enjoy the beauty of fabulous underwater world by making a ride on a board with a transparent bottom.
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Hurghada: Major facts

Number of inhabitants Hurghada - 40 000
Luxor – 150 000
Marsa Alam – 6 000
Local currency Egyptian pound EGP =
100 piastres
Working hours Most shops in Egypt stay open from 9am to 10pm Mon through to Sat, while banks open daily from 8.30am till 2pm except Fri and weekends.
Related sites http://www.gotoegypt.com
http://www.touregypt.net
http://www.egypttoday.com
Major newspapers and journals Egyptian Gazette
Middle East Times
Al-Abram Weekly
Egypt Today
Egypt Insight
Emergency telephone numbers Police 122
Fire 125
Ambulance 123

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