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Why Egypt?
√ Egypt is a land of many firsts: Ancient Egyptians were the first known people to fish for pleasure and to keep bees for making honey.
√ Both Easter and the coming of spring are symbols of new life. The ancient Egyptians and Persians celebrated their spring festivals by coloring and eating eggs. This is because they considered the egg a symbol of fertility and new life.
√ We owe our calendar of 365 days to ancient Egyptians. They were the first to divide the day and night into 24 hours and to use clocks.
√ Egypt won the Africa Cup of Nations for the sixth time in the tournament’s history in Ghana. Egypt was the Cup winner last time (2006), when the finals were played in Cairo.
√ To experience a unique living immersed in the region’s rich culture, prominent history and incredibly diverse society.
√ “Ahlan Wa Sahlan” are the traditional Egyptian words of welcome.