Egypt
is a Northern African country, home to one of the world’s
earliest civilization. The country’s historic background
makes it one of the leading tourist destinations in the world.
Egypt became a British colony in 1882 and attained its independence
on 28th of February 1922.
Independence in government brought about years of political
instability which resulted in the then King “Farouk I” was
forced to relinquish his position as head of the country in 1952.
General Muhammad Naguib became the first president of the newly
founded Egyptian republic in 1953. He was replaced a year later
by Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Administration:
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. The country is divided into 26
governorates: Ad Daqahliyah, Al Bahr al Ahmar, Al Buhayrah, Al
Fayyum, Al Gharbiyah, Al Iskandariyah, Al Isma'iliyah, Al Jizah,
Al Minufiyah, Al Minya, Al Qahirah, Al Qalyubiyah, Al Wadi al
Jadid, As Suways, Ash Sharqiyah, Aswan, Asyut, Bani Suwayf, Bur
Sa'id, Dumyat, Janub Sina', Kafr ash Shaykh, Matruh, Qina, Shamal
Sina', Suhaj
