Where does most of the population in Egypt live and why?
Egypt is a dry country. One could only find fertile soil around the Nile river and therefore Egyptian life has been concentrated around this area.
What are the similarities between Thailand and Egypt?
They both have sea coasts and the letter 'a' in their names.
When did the Egyptians first exist?
It was built during the third dynasty, which was around 2630 or 2750b.c.
The earliest known Egyptian pyramid is the Pyramid of Djoser or Step Pyramid, which was built about 2667 to 2648 BC near Memphis, Egypt. It was designed by Imhotep, and is the oldest known and possibly the first large-scale structure built of cut stone.
Why was the nile river so important to people in Egypt.?
A very broad question given the river is over 4,000 miles long and tens of millions of people rely on it for one reason or another. In Egypt's case the Nile encouraged settlement and cultures because it gave life in the form of water, for without it there would be no Egypt as we know it, only desert.
Did the Mediterranean Sea make it easy for other countries to invade Egypt?
I think it made it harder. We studied Egypt so I'm pretty sure it made it harder. I am not sure though. I do know that cataracts, which are rapids in the nile river, protected Egypt because they couldn't swim across the rapids. I hope this helps you.
How has the aswan high dam hurt Egypt?
90,000 Egyptain peasents had to move because the dam would turn a large part of southern Egypt into Lake Nasser. To make matters worse the rich silt that normally coverd the riverbank in the desert northwards is now stuck at the bottom of Lake Nasser.
Is the Nile river still the only water source in Egypt?
Yes. While there are oases and a few desalination plants, the Nile is still responsible for over 95% of Egypt's water for drinking, bathing, and agriculture.
What is temperature in Egypt in December?
Average temperature during the day in December in Siwa is 22 degrees and a low of 10 degrees at night.
Why was the nile imortant to Egypt?
It still is important. It is the only source of irrigation water.
How might a desert be a natural barrier?
Because it can be really big and it will take years maybe months to cross a desert by foot
What is the food like in Egypt?
You can find any kind of food in Egypt , It's atouristic country so you can find a lot of different nationalities restaurants .
In general Muslim Egyptians don't eat Ham meat and don't drink hard liquors.
But it's not restricted to be sold because of the presence of Christians and tourists .
So you'll find whatever you need : European, Asian, African, American, And of course Egyptian food .
Why was the pyramids so important in Egyptian society?
Because it represented the greatness of the pharaoh and it is still important as it is the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and it is part of not just Egypt's heritage but of the world's heritage.
Who would people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck?
The Farmers whose small villages were kept unclean
Why was Cleopatra's death significant in Egypt history?
Cleopatra was so important because she was the only female pharaoh of Egypt, the pharaoh were the most important in the country anyway but because she was female she was about a million times more important.
What was the span of time in which the plagues of Egypt took place?
Ancient tradition believes between eight to twelve months. something like this 1. June - the Nile becomes red from microorganisms after becoming stagnant 2. July - Frogs after the flooding of the Nile 3. Summer - lice 4. Summer - flies 5. Summer - a plague on domestic animals (possibly anthrax and thus related to the boils) 6. Summer - boils (likely skin anthrax) 7. January - Hail and rain (date determined by the crops mentioned in Exodus 9:25) 8. February - appearance of locusts in the spring with the green crops 9. March - Sandstorms obscure the sky 10. April - Passover Ancient tradition believes between eight to twelve months. something like this 1. June - the Nile becomes red from microorganisms after becoming stagnant 2. July - Frogs after the flooding of the Nile 3. Summer - lice 4. Summer - flies 5. Summer - a plague on domestic animals (possibly anthrax and thus related to the boils) 6. Summer - boils (likely skin anthrax) 7. January - Hail and rain (date determined by the crops mentioned in Exodus 9:25) 8. February - appearance of locusts in the spring with the green crops 9. March - Sandstorms obscure the sky 10. April - Passover
What is the race of an Egyptian?
1- "theyare porbly all africans and middle easterners."
2- Well,, Egyptians are one of a good example of well-made ethnic mixes, partly they are middle eastern, however you can still find traces from the following ethnicities:
European/Caucasian: Egypt was an English colony for more than 80 years, moreover a good chunk of the Nile Delta was occupied by the French crusaders in the middle ages
African: Egypt and Sudan was one country till 1951, lots of Sudanese black immigrants moved to Egypt before that and stayed permanently as Egyptians.
Asian (very minor): Few families of Mongol origins moved to Egypt 6 centuries ago, though this was so long ago, but their successors survived till today.
What is the coldest place in Egypt?
Saint Catherine town at the foot of Mount Sinai and the Saint Catherine's Monastery. 1586 m (5200 ft).
Who excavated the Great Pyramid of Giza?
There are records showing that around 820 A.D. Abdullah Al Mamun entered the pyramid by forcing an entry by boring a tunnel. However it is believed that the pyramid had already been opened emptied / robbed before this - probably during the Middle or New Kingdoms. For more modern details and information see the link below.
The Suez Canal is in Egypt. It connects the Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea. There are three main cities along the canal: Suez, Ismailia, and Port Saeed/Said. The Suez Canal joins the Gulf of Suez to the Mediterranean Sea, running generally north-south, and passing roughly 80 miles east of Cairo at its closest. To find it, look for the Gulf of Suez ... the water between the Egyptian mainland and the inverted-triangle-shaped Sinai Peninsula. The Canal takes off north from the northernmost point of the Gulf, where the city of Suez may be indicated.
It is a waterway located in Egypt. It connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea!
~I hope this helps you~ :)
It is a waterway located in Egypt. It connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea!
~I hope this helps you~ :)
Suez Canal and Sumed Pipeline. Location: Egypt; connects the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea.
In Egypt
Egypt
Suez Canal and Sumed Pipeline. Location: Egypt; connects the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea.
In Egypt
Egypt
The Suez Canal is located in Africa, and more specifically located in Egypt.