: Egypt

Egypt, mainly in North Aftica, is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. Large areas of the Sahara Desert are not inhabited, and most of the people live near the Nile River. Cairo and Alexandria are densely populated. The Giza pyramid comples and the Great Sphinx date from ancient times. There are ruins at Memphis, Thebes, Karnak , and the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egyptian civilization is renowned for its colossal pyramids, temples and monumental tombs. Well known examples are the Pyramid of Djoser, the Sphinx, and the temple at Abu Simbel. The Cairo Opera House is the main venue and hosts the annual Cairo International Film Festival. Omar Sharif is a native born actor. You should visit the west bank of Luxor and see Luxor and Aswan. Your Cosmos tour may include the Egyptian Museum, Montazah palace and gardens,the Citadel, Ras Mohammed National Park, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Roman amphitheatre ruins.