Probably, most people associate Egypt with pharaohs, mummies and pyramids. It is here that endless sands, scorching sun, clear sea with exotic fish, camels and entertainment for every taste. Every year, thousands of tourists come to Egypt from all over the world to see one of the wonders of the world, namely the majestic pyramids. You can also soak up the white beaches and have a lot of diving pleasure. Next, we suggest reading more interesting and amazing facts about Egypt.
1. The desert in Egypt occupies 95% of the entire country.
2. Only 5% of the entire territory of the country is home to most of the population.
3. The basis of the country's agriculture is the coastal part of the Nile.
4. In Egypt, pigeons were first used for data transmission.
5. The toll from the Suez Canal is the country's main income.
6. Tourism brings in one third of Egypt's total income.
7. Oil is almost the main source of income for the country.
8. It was in Egypt that wigs were first used.
9. About 26 million years BC, images of Egyptian wigs were known.
10. The oldest castle in the world was found in Egypt.
11. The oldest wine cellars in the world have been discovered in this country.
12. The Egyptians were the first to use and melt glass.
13. Moldy bread was used to treat infectious diseases in Egypt.
14. In 1968, the largest dam on the Nile River was built.
15. The first paper and ink were invented in Egypt.
16. The Egyptians ignored their birthdays.
17. In this country, hairdressing scissors and combs were invented.
18. Suez - the world's largest man-made canal.
19. The Red and Mediterranean Seas are connected through the Suez Canal.
20. In 1869 the Suez Canal was built.
21. Many mined places remained in the country after the Israeli-Egyptian conflict.
22. The most ancient person on earth was Pharaoh Ramses, who had a modern Egyptian passport.
23. In 1974, a passport was issued to the Egyptian Pharaoh.
24. The Aswan Dam is considered the most massive building in the world.
25. In 1960, the largest Egyptian dam was built.
26. The most artificial reservoir in the world is Lake Nasser.
27. The pyramids of Cheops are the only one of the seven wonders of the world.
28. On Mount Sinai, the people were given the ten commandments of God.
29. The Red Sea is considered the cleanest inland sea in the world.
30. The Red Sea is the warmest sea in the world.
31. About 2-3 cm of precipitation per year falls in Egypt.
32. The largest deserts in the world are located in Egypt.
33. More than 100,000 mirages are recorded per year in the Sahara Desert.
34. The first toothpaste and brush were invented in Egypt.
35. The Egyptians invented cement.
36. The neutral territory is Bir Tawil, which lies between the Sudan and Egypt.
37. In this country, the first modern calendar was invented.
38. The diverging rays of the sun represent the ancient Egyptian pyramids.
39. More than five million Facebook users live in Egypt.
40. This country has the largest Arab population in the world.
41. The Arab Republic of Egypt is the official name of the country.
42. Muslims are about 90% of Egyptians.
43. About 1% of Egyptians live in this country.
44. The reign of the Pharaohs Piopi lasted about 94 years.
45. To distract flies from himself, the Egyptian pharaoh anointed slaves with honey.
46. The Egyptian flag is similar to the flag of Syria.
47. About 83% of all people are literate in Egypt.
48. About 59% of all Egyptian women are literate.
49. About one inch is the country's average annual rainfall.
50. More than 3200 BC is considered the beginning of Egyptian history.
51. In the seventh century, the Arabic language and Islam entered the country.
52. Egypt ranks 15th in the world among the most populated countries.
53. The Egyptian pharaoh Ramses ruled for 60 years.
54. The Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses had about 90 children.
55. The tomb of Pharaoh Cheops is the largest pyramid of Giza.
56. More than 460 pounds is the height of the largest Egyptian pyramid.
57. The mummification process consisted of two stages.
58. Through mummification, the Egyptians sought to get into another world.
59. In addition to people, the Egyptians also mummified their owners' favorite animals.
60. Fly swatter were very popular in ancient Egypt.
61. The Egyptians had great privileges and rights.
62. Special makeup was applied by women and men of ancient Egypt.
63. The main food was the barn for the ancient Egyptians.
64. The favorite drink of the Egyptians was beer.
65. Three different calendars functioned in ancient Egypt.
66. About 3000 BC, the first hieroglyphs were created.
67. More than 700 Egyptian hieroglyphs are known.
68. The step pyramid was the first Egyptian pyramid.
69. In 2600 BC, the first pyramid was built.
70. In ancient Egypt, there were more than 1000 gods and goddesses.
71. The sun god Ra is the largest Egyptian god.
72. Ancient Egypt was known in the world under many names.
73. The Sahara Desert was once a fertile land.
74.8000 thousand years ago BC, the first changes took place in the Sahara Desert.
75. Pharaohs never allowed everyone around to see their hair.
76. Pharaohs constantly wore a scarf or crown on their heads.
77. The Egyptian Pharaoh Pepius did not like flies.
78. Egyptians believed in the healing properties of cosmetics.
79. In ancient Egypt, women wore dresses and men wore skirts.
80. Due to the warm climate, the Egyptians did not need clothing.
81. Wigs were worn only by wealthy Egyptians.
82. Until the age of 12, children in Egypt had their heads shaved.
83. It is still not known who took the nose off the Sphinx.
84. The Egyptians believed that the Earth was round and flat.
85. The functions of the internal police forces were performed by soldiers in ancient Egypt.
86. There was a special place for the Pharaoh in every Egyptian temple.
87. Both women and men were equal before the law in the country.
88. Free Egyptians were the builders of the pyramid of Giza.
89. A complex funeral ritual is one of the features of ancient Egypt.
90. The Egyptians had a huge number of tools for mummification.
91. The Egyptian pharaoh Ramses had about 100 concubines.
92. The Egyptians believed that the pharaohs were immortal.
93. At the age of 18, the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun died.
94. Tuberculosis is the main cause of death of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun.
95. In ancient Egypt, surgeons performed head transplants.
96. In 1974, the state of the mummy of the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses began to deteriorate rapidly.
97. Humid and subtropical climate in Egypt.
98. Egyptians speak Arabic.
99. Egypt is one of the most popular holiday destinations with developed infrastructure.
100. Egypt is a great diving destination.
