
Cairo
Egypt
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Keep reading to learn some "Fun Facts" about Cairo.
When you finish, there are games at the bottom of this page.
Have Fun !
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A person who lives in Cairo is called a Cariene.
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A nickname for Cairo is "The City of a Thousand Minarets" because of the large about of Islamic activity occurring in Cairo.
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A minaret is a tall tower that is built as part of - or next to - a Mosque (a place where followers of Islam go to practice their faith).
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A person who parctices the Islamic faith is called a Muslim.
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Some of the famous sites to visit while in Cairo are:
- The Egyptian Museum
- Saint Mark's Square
- The Grand Canal
- The Doge's Palace
- Saint Mark's Basilica
- Campanile (Saint Mark's Bell Tower)
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Cairo is the only city in Egypt with a daily newspaper.
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The flag of Egypt has three colors on it: red, white and green.
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Socceer is Cairo (and Egypt's) most popular sport.
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The 365 day calendar, divided into 12 months, was invented by the Egyptians. Cairo is the largets city in the Arab World; 1/4 of all egyptians live in Cairo . Cairo is the home to the last remaining ancient wonder of the world. Sunday is first day of the week. Weekend is friday and saturday.
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The Eyptian Princess Cleopatra VII, was actually born in Greece, not Egypt.