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    • Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate, and is the country's largest city, being home to more than 10 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world and the Middle East. The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is the 12th-largest in the world by population with over 22.1 million people. Cairo is associate… See more

    Etymology

    The name of Cairo is derived from the Arabic al-Qāhirah (القاهرة), meaning 'the Vanquisher' or 'the Conqueror', given by the Fatimid Caliph al-Mu'izz following the establishment of the city as the capital of the Fatimi… See more

    History

    The area around present-day Cairo had long been a focal point of Ancient Egypt due to its strategic location at the junction of the Nile Valley and the Nile Delta regions (roughly Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt), which also … See more

    Cairo | Egypt, Meaning, Map, & Facts | Britannica
    Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa. Learn about its ancient and modern landmarks, its climate, its layout, and its role as a gateway to the Nile delta.
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    Cairo (Arabic: al-Qāhirah) is the capital of Egypt. Cairo is the 16th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 15.2 million people.

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    Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. It is located along the River Nile near the delta, about 165 km from the Mediterranean Sea.

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    Cairo is the capital of Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa. It is the largest city in Africa. Cairo has long been the cultural center of the Arab world. It is an ancient city on the banks of the Nile River.

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    Is Cairo a city or city?
    Cairo , Arabic Al-Qāhirah , City (pop., 2006: city, 7,786,640; 2007 est.: urban agglom., 16,100,000), capital of Egypt.

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    Where is the capital of Egypt?
    The Talaat Harb Square in downtown Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Where Is Egypt? The transcontinental nation of Egypt stretches from the northeastern corner of Africa across the Sinai Peninsula to Asia’s southwest corner. The country is bordered by Libya to the west and Sudan to the south. To the east of Egypt lies the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.

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    Will Cairo become the new capital of Egypt?
    According to the plans, the city will become the new administrative and financial capital of Egypt, housing the main government departments and ministries and foreign embassies.

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    When did Cairo become a city?
    Located near the Nile Delta, [ 7 ][ 8 ] the city first developed as Fustat following the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 641 next to an existing ancient Roman fortress, Babylon. Cairo was founded by the Fatimid dynasty in 969. It later superseded Fustat as the main urban centre during the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods (12th–16th centuries). [ 9 ]

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    What is Cairo known for?
    The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is the 12th-largest in the world by population with over 22.1 million people. [ 4 ] Cairo is associated with ancient Egypt, as the Giza pyramid complex and the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis are located in its geographical area.

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    Where is Old Cairo located?
    Old Cairo, located south of the centre, holds the remnants of Fustat and the heart of Egypt's Coptic Christian community, Coptic Cairo. The Boulaq district, which lies in the northern part of the city, was born out of a major 16th-century port and is now a major industrial centre.

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    Cairo | Egypt, Meaning, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa. Learn about its ancient and modern landmarks, its climate, its layout, and its role as a gateway to the Nile delta.

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    What Is The Capital City Of Egypt? - WorldAtlas

    Oct 4, 2017 · Cairo is Egypt’s capital city and also the most populous city in the country. The city is located in Lower Egypt which is a section of Egypt encompassing the fertile Nile delta and the land between Upper Egypt and the …

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    A new city is rising in Egypt. But is it what the country …

    Mar 20, 2024 · Egypt is building a new city, known as the "New Administrative Capital," 30 miles east of Cairo. Construction on the 270-square-mile area began in 2016, and once complete it could hold as...

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    Cairo Capital of Egypt Geography and Facts - ThoughtCo

    Jul 30, 2018 · Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest and densest cities in the world. It is located on the Nile River, near the Mediterranean Sea and the Suez Canal, and has a rich history and culture.

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    Cairo: The North African Capital Home to King Tut’s …

    Nov 14, 2023 · Cairo is the oldest Islamic city in the world and the gateway to the rest of Egypt. Explore its historic landmarks, diverse cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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    Cairo is the capital of Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa. It is the largest city in Africa and an ancient city on the banks of the Nile River. Learn about its history, places of interest, and economy.

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    Cairo - Encyclopedia of World Geography

    Cairo is the capital of EGYPT and the largest city in Africa. The city's strategic location on the NILE RIVER has made it a defensive stronghold for Egypt for nearly 1,500 years. In medieval times, Cairo was one of the busiest centers of …