Cairo
is one of the leading centers for commerce and trade in Africa;
as well as a key city on the continent. The city is the capital
of Egypt and is one of the most populous in the world; home to
an estimated 7.5 million people.
The city is situated in northern Egypt along the banks of the
River Nile. Cairo is a modern bustling city with well developed
transport and communication infrastructure. The city’s
airport “Cairo International Airport” is one of the
busiest on the continent, second only to the Johannesburg International
Airport in South Africa.
Tourism in Cairo:
Tourism is one of the major industries in this City. Cairo is
a key center for Arabic history and culture as well as well
as providing a transit point to some of Egypt’s important
attractions.
Things to see in or near Cairo include: the Pyramids, Historic
Monuments, Museums and traditional theatre Houses.
For shopping and entertainment; there are a number of modern
shopping complexes as well as traditional bazaars, nightclubs,
casinos, restaurants and pubs.
For accommodation, Cairo offers a good range of world class
hotels, hostels including youth hostels and motels.
