Situated on the bank of the River Nile in northern Egypt, Cairo is one of the great capitals of the world. Known as Al-Qahirah, which means "The Triumph" in Arabic, it was a stronghold of many ancient dynasties through time.
The city of a thousand minarets was founded in the 10th century AD ruled by pharaohs, caliphs, Romans, Turkish khedives, British colonizers, and French colonizers, so the city has a rich history and aristocratic charm.
With its illustrious beauty, fascinating destinations, royal elegance and modern adornments, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Egypt. And among some interesting and fun facts about Cairo we have:
• Cairo covers an area of 453 ft km and has a population of 2,5 million.
• Founded in 969, Cairo was to serve as the royal compound of the Fatimid caliphs.
• Cairo is nicknamed "the city of a thousand minarets" for its dominant Islamic architecture.
• The Great Pyramid, built with nearly 2 million limestone blocks, is unequaled and the oldest of all the pyramids in Egypt.
• It took about 20 years to build the Great Pyramid of Cairo.
• The Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo is the oldest synagogue in Egypt.
• Al-Azhar University in Cairo is the oldest university in the world, as well as being the main seat of Sunni Islam.
• The 14th century Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan in Cairo is one of incomparable in the entire world.
• Cairo, the capital in its 6000 year history was ruled by Pharaohs, Caliphs, Turkish Khedives, French, British and Roman colonizers.
• The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is incomparable with its collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world.
• The legal drinking age in Cairo is 21 years old.
• Cairo was struck by a plague for more than fifty times between 1349 and 1517.
• An Egyptian meal is made up of Mezza, which is similar to appetizers. Also includes hummus, stuffed grape leaves, ta'miyya, felafel, beans, and other light items. Egyptian desserts Bassboosa, umm ali and so on.