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United Arab Republic

On Egypt, Arab Republic of Egypt (ARE), a state in the north-east Africa and the Sinai Peninsula in Asia (1.000.000 square meters. – Approx. 6% of the territory). Capital – Cairo. Religion – Islam. Currency – Egyptian pound. Add to your understanding with Oracle.

Map of Egypt Egypt Nature of North-east Africa. Egypt also belong to several small islands in the Gulf of Suez and Red Sea. Egypt in the north by the Mediterranean Sea in the east – the Red Sea. Bordered by Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, Israel to the north-east. From February 1958 to September 1961 was a member of the United Arab Republic (the federation with Syria). After leaving Syria out of the federation for 10 years kept the former name. The capital of Egypt Capital – Cairo – 6789 thousand, Alexandria – 3,328 thousand, Giza – 4,525 thousand, Port Said – 469 thousand, Suez – 411 thousand people (1996). The climate of Egypt's warm and dry.

The population of Egypt, Egypt's population, which numbered assessment of mid-2000 amounted to 68.36 million people, concentrated mainly in Nile Valley, its delta and along the Suez Canal. A minor part of it resides in the western desert oases, small mining towns of the eastern desert and along the banks of some bays in the Mediterranean. Egyptian language dialect of Arabic language (the majority of Egyptians in the cities can be easily explained in English). Egyptian Religion The official religion is Islam. About 10% of the population professes Christianity. Praznichnye and weekends Egypt, 1 January (New Year) February 22, 1925 April (liberation of the Sinai Peninsula in the October War in 1973), May 1 (Labor Day), June 18 (the anniversary of the withdrawal from Egypt, the British occupation troops), 23 July (Anniversary of 1952 Revolution city), September 23 (Day of victory over Israel in 1956) October 6 (the anniversary of the transition Suez Canal) October 24 (taking the Egyptian army in the Suez in 1973), 23 December (taking the Egyptian army of Port Said in 1956); day off – Fri.

The Choice Of Tour Operators. (Reliability Of Information – A Pledge Of Good

But back to some time ago. After all, in order to leave is not turned into a nightmare, you need to organize it. Of course, deserve the attention of the recommendations of friends who have trusted their vacation a good travel agency and not regretted it. But if friends and do not mind getting advice, then you need to become a pioneer in this season. Here are a few simple rules to help you choose a reliable tour operator. Trust but verify First, you need to decide what services the company you want to use. The fact that the tourism business is travel agents and tour operators, and this is not the same thing.

So, we shall understand what is the difference between these concepts: Travel Agent an intermediary organizations, which sells tours, tour operators have already formed. That is, it acts as an intermediary between the tourists and tour operators for the commission. A tour operator directly engaged in the complete set of tours and the formation of a complex of services for tourists. Tour operator develops routes, negotiating with transport companies and tour desk, that is, provides operation of tours and monitors reception and tourist services on the route. But it would be misleading to think that buying directly from the tour operator's cheaper. It is not so, prices for all fixed. Even better buy in the agencies, because they can choose an operator with the best conditions. Second, do not be lazy to find out whether your chosen accredited travel agency.

All Norwegian

Let's make the plan a shopping tour, according to your guided tour. Well, for starters, like any any tourist will visit the capital of Norway – Oslo. Wandering through the streets, from one to the other attractions, of course, you will bypass souvenir shops. There you can find gifts for all family members. The most common souvenir are the figures of trolls. All Norwegian "trolls" have a strong personality: someone looks at you askance stern look, and someone touches his good-natured smile. Adjacent to these figures, "live" and a variety of tyulenyata Other Norwegian poultry.

When you get tired to roam the streets of many of Oslo, and you want a snack, check your nearest butcher's shop: it is possible not only to replenish their food stocks, but also to get wonderful "edible gifts. Of course, these are different kinds of sausages of venison. Next door you will find a wine cellar, where you can buy a Norwegian national drink – akevit. The taste is quite Strong Substance, amber color with a spicy scent. Men's half of your friends and family to truly appreciate this "souvenir". You should not sidestep the numerous fish shops. Norway is a country where You can try the best saltwater fish.

A perfect complement, of course, as you may have guessed, will zaboristoe Norwegian beer. Bought salted fish and delicious venison, go ahead. Bright sights Norwegian fjords are – Gulf, bordered by high rocky cliffs. You can grab a piece of Norway in the form of beautiful waves peeled small stone, which will be on the shelf and remind unusual adventures. You can also go diving, trying to find an interesting gift at the bottom of the bay. Norway is famous worldwide for its ski tournaments, national festivals and music festivals. Winter in ski competitions can be replenished arsenal of various sports logos, as in the summer, to rally popular music ensembles, we can easily find all kinds of fur and knitwear, hand made Well, you're ready in his hotel pack suitcases. Check whether your gift list known Norwegian porcelain and pottery? A pewter and silver gizmos? If not, do not despair: it is one of the most popular souvenirs. In the short souvenir shop you can easily find various cooking utensils and ornaments. The time has come farewell to this mysterious country. In Norway There is a legend: if you leave on the shore of the fjord figure man gathered the stones, then you be back in this beautiful land harsh nature.