Currency
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), symbolised as E£ or LE
Time Zone
Egypt operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is GMT+2, and does not observe daylight saving time.
Weather
Egypt has a hot desert climate, with summer temperatures averaging 35°C and winter temperatures around 20°C
Things to see & do
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, explore the ancient temples of Luxor, and cruise the Nile River, the longest in the world
Local cuisine
Try Koshari, Egypt's national dish; Ful Medames, a fava bean stew; and Mahshi, vegetables stuffed with a spiced rice mixture