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Interesting facts about Egypt
What do you know about Egypt? It’s home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations and it’s ranked as the 29th largest country in the world with more than 82 million inhabitants.
Many dreams about visiting the Pyramids of Egypt, but there’s more than Pyramids to explore and see. Here are 10 interesting facts about Egypt!
1. The Egyptians invented the 365-days a year calendar
Yes, the ancient Egyptians invented the 365-days a year calendar, to predict the yearly floodings of the Nile river.
2. World’s oldest dress was found here. 5000 years old
How cool is that? Egypt may be home to the world’s first fashion house. I wonder if they had their own brand as well?
3. The Great Pyramids was not built by slaves
Many people believe the pyramids were being built by slaves, but that’s not the case. They were paid laborers, and most of them built with great honour towards the Pharaoh and those who died were buried in the tombs near the sacred pyramids.
4. Greater Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East
With an estimated population of 22 million and approximately 500 square km, Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East. It’s also one of the most populated cities in the world.
5. There are 5 million Facebook users in Egypt
That’s a lot of Facebook users, and it’s continuously growing. Five million users in Egypt make it the most active Facebook community in the Middle East.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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