Cultural corner is a corner where you can review  the Egyptian society life so openly and get more closer to the Egyptian people as a way to understand their religious concepts ...their life perspective ,their own dreams..,and their own  traditions &customs.

May Egyptian society be full of contrasts (no one is perfect) but with more moderation from your side towards the Egyptian culture .. you'll realize that Egypt is not just rich in its history but rich with its people...i consider the real treasure of Egypt is the Egyptians themselves..

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* Some facts about Egypt *

*Population:69,536,644.
*Ethnic groups: Eastern Hamitic stock (Egyptians, Bedouins, and    Berbers) 99%,Greek, Nubian, Armenian, other European (primarily Italian and French) 1%.

*Religions: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94%, Coptic Christian and other 6%
*Languages: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes.

*Country name: Arab Republic of Egypt(Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah),*Capital: Cairo

*Administrative divisions:
26 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah);
Al 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, Ash Sharqiyah, As Suways, Aswan,
Asyut, Bani Suwayf, Bur Sa'id, Dumyat, Janub Sina',
Kafr ash Shaykh, Matruh, Qina, Shamal Sina', Suhaj.


*Independence: 28 February 1922 (from Great Britian Kingdom)
*National holiday: Revolution Day, 23 July (1952).

*Legal system: based on English common law, Islamic law,and Napoleonic codes;
judicial review by Supreme Court and Council of State .

*Executive branch: chief of state:  President Mohammed Hosni MUBARAK
(since 14 October 1981).
*elections: president nominated by the People's  Assembly for a six-year term.


*My published  Net-Articles :-
1-Christmas celebration in Egypt:
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/christmas.htm

2-Antiquities Museum in the Alexandrine Library:
http://touregypt.net/featurestories/alexmuseum.htm

3-In the search of Alexander the great tomb:
http://touregypt.net/featurestories/alexandersearch.htm

4-Alexandria - Guide to The ancient city& its Monuments.
                 (Get a copy now by Email)
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