| Egypt is a country mainly in North Africa Covering an | | | | them. Egypt has even gone a milestone in increasing |
| area of about 1,010,000 square kilometers, Egypt | | | | secret police that act like tourists and are surrounded |
| borders the Mediterranean sea to the north, the Gaza | | | | all over especially around embassies. |
| strip and Israel to the northeast, the red sea to the | | | | Most Egyptians make a living from tourists; therefore |
| east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. | | | | many of them remain friendly and will always give all |
| Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa | | | | they have to ensure that they are safe from any |
| and the Middle East. The great majority of its | | | | attack in the Middle East. |
| estimated 82 million live near the banks of the Nile | | | | Not many Americans visit Egypt, because they are |
| River where the only agricultural land is found. About | | | | always the targets of terrorists, there is no way the |
| half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with the | | | | terrorists will target Egypt. Many terrorists also target |
| majority spread across the densely-populated centers | | | | Israel and this is a good distraction to Egypt. |
| of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in | | | | Safety measures while in Egypt |
| the Nile delta. | | | | Egypt is a very safe place to travel, but as with |
| Egypt’s major attraction is its ancient civilization and | | | | traveling in any foreign country, caution must be |
| some of the world's most famous monuments. The | | | | observed. |
| southern city of Luxor contains numerous ancient | | | | - Be alert, stay in groups if possible, and don’t |
| artifacts. Egypt is widely regarded as an important | | | | flash huge wads of money around. |
| political and cultural nation of the Middle East. | | | | - In crowded areas, protect your belongings from |
| Commonly referred to as the land of the pharaohs. | | | | possible pickpockets, especially in the tourists’ |
| Your safety is guaranteed in Egypt | | | | spots. |
| Despite of Egypt being in Africa, many people fear | | | | - Do not dress in a way that shows much of your skin. |
| touring it because of the ongoing war in the Middle | | | | - If approached in an unwanted way, just ask to be |
| East. The military officers, Muslims, Christians even | | | | left alone in a firm way. If this does not work, raise |
| politicians say that indeed it is safe to make your trip in | | | | your voice and you will find that this usually will get any |
| that country. They say they intend to remain bound to | | | | unwanted followers let you be. |
| the peace treaty that was signed between Egypt and | | | | - Learning a few words of the local language may |
| Israel so there are no way the current wars will affect | | | | help you in most cases these sorts of circumstances |
| them. | | | | like buying something from the shop. |
| Egypt is reliant on terrorism after suffering several | | | | Should you follow these safety measures then you |
| attacks in the past. They have increased security and | | | | can be sure of enjoying your trip in Egypt. It is not in list |
| security measures especially after the war that is | | | | of any attack from tourists like countries in the Middle |
| going on in Israel and Lebanon. | | | | East. |
| Tourist police are all over tourist sites ready to protect | | | | |