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.
| 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 |