The Life of Egypt:
Many of the 98.50 million citizens living in Cairo live a typical life with the classic nuclear family, public schools, and religious practices. The most commonly practiced religion in Egypt is Muslim, & some mixes of other religions. The Issues pf Egypt:
Egypt’s battle against terrorism ensues as their president responds with promises of force after 300 people are brutally murdered during prayer at North Sinai Mosque. It's rumored to be the deadliest-ever attack by Islamic extremists in Egypt, militants had assaulted a crowded mosque during prayers. (ABCNews) Current president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is rumored to not be running for a third term to “respect the countries constitution” (CNBC) 2 Suicide Bombers were killed in Sinai, Egypt, while 2 others were arrested due to an attempt at a terrorist attack. (EgyptToday) |
The Beauty of Egypt:
Egypt is home to many beautiful sights like the longest surviving Wonder of the World The Great Pyramids of Giza, The Nile River, The Valley of Kings, The Karnak Temple Complex, and Saint Catherine's Monastery. (Planetware) There are even more hidden gems in the beautiful country; such as the Unknown Soldier Memorial built in Nasr City, built to honor those who lost their lives in the 1973 October War. The Valley of Kings is a royal burial ground built for their pharaohs with their personal items in them like jewelry, furniture, and other personal possessions that belonged to the Pharaohs. Egypt also includes gorgeous natural areas like the Sahara and Libyan Deserts, Mount Catherine, and Mount Sinai. |
Works Cited
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