Sand seas cover about 23.8% (with an average sand coverage of 74.8%), dune fields about 4.4% (with an average sand coverage of 31.7%) of its territory.

Egyptian civilization and Sudanese kingdoms have depended on the river since ancient times. Most of the population and cities of Egypt lie along those parts of the Nile valley north of Aswan….

LOCATION AND SIZE. With an area of 1,001,450 square kilometers (386,659 square miles) and a coastline of 2,450 kilometers (1,522 miles), Egypt is slightly more than 3 times the size of New Mexico.

The depth of sand in ergs varies widely around the world, ranging from only a few centimeters deep in the Selima Sand Sheet of Southern Egypt, to approximately 1 m (3.3 ft) in the Simpson Desert, and 21–43 m (69–141 ft) in the Sahara.

Egypt’s Top Five Cities to Live in Away From Greater Cairo

• Alexandria. Alexandria is not only an all-season getaway, but also a comprehensive and appealing city to build a life in.
• Hurghada. Hurghada is another coastal city that, although overlooking the Red Sea, has the elements required to make a life.
• Mansoura.
• Luxor.

Zamalek District

• Zamalek District is the most expensive district in Egypt.
• It is also one of the most affluent districts in West Cairo, overlooking an island at the middle of Nile River called Gezira (The Island of Zamalek)
• Zamalek is a Turkish word, meaning wooden huts or nests according to the Egyptian dialect.

Retiring to Egypt While Egypt doesn’t offer any type of incentives to expat retirees, there is no shortage of opportunity for them. Business and real estate, as well as stock exchange, opportunities are abundant in Cairo, the hub of the country.

Foreigners can buy property in Egypt, under Law No 230 of 1996. Foreigners cannot buy more than two pieces of real-estate, which cannot exceed 4,000 square meters (sq. m.), and their purpose must be for a family member to live in the property.

A single person estimated monthly costs are 380$ (5,960EG£) without rent. Cost of living in Egypt is, on average, 58.73% lower than in United States.

Temporary Residence Visa There is one for those looking to relocate as expats, and this one is usually good for one, three, or five years. The other is for anyone who was born in Egypt before May 29, 1952, or who has lived in Egypt for 20 years. The process for the temporary residence permit is fairly straightforward.

Living in a country like Egypt isn’t so expensive, as you will soon find out, and it is in fact relatively cheap as compared to many countries in the world. Daily expenses such as transportation cost, feeding, accommodation, security, miscellaneous and many others are quite affordable in Egypt.

As at November 2019, the fine for overstaying an Egypt tourist visa up to 3 months is 1,515 EGP (including 15 LE for some stamps). You pay a police officer at the airport. But it will only take you two minutes to pay the fine. If you overstay more than three months, you can be liable for a multiple of 1,515 EGP.

Traditionally Greater Cairo refers to three governorates: Cairo, Giza, and Qalubiyah. 6th October and Hulwan were originally part of Giza and Cairo respectively, but in late 2008 they were incorporated as two separate governorates. Map of Greater Cairo in 2011. …