What are the 3 natural barriers that gave Egypt protection from other peoples?
Ancient Egypt had a few barriers in the form of natural terrain that protected them from attacks. First, it had a couple of large bodies of water, the Mediterranean and Red seas, which protected from anyone that didn't have a strong navy, which at the time was pretty much everyone. Second, massive expanses of desert were extremely impassable. Third, and more singularly, the Nile River contains portions that exhibit rapid waters, which were dangerous to cross.
Is Cairo in the northern hemisphere?
Lying at about 30º north of the Equator, Cairo is in the northern hemisphere.
What is the location of Alexandria?
Alexandria is a city that is located in the country of Egypt. This city was founded in 331 BC and as of 2014 has a population of over 4.5 million people.
What is the mileage from London England to Egypt?
The air distance from London, England, to Cairo, Egypt, is 2,183 miles. That equals 3,513 kilometers. That equals 1,897 nautical miles.
How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow to Cairo Egypt?
it is approximately 4 hours and 45 mins, and Cairo is at this time of year (Feb) 2 hours ahead of London
How long to get to Egypt by plane from Ottawa?
The average flight time is 11 hours, 14 minutes.
This is only an approximation and flight times are likely to vary. Your airline will provide you with a flight time when you book a flight.
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 .