Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, with a name that means "the victorious city." It is located on both banks of the River Nile near the head of the river's delta in northern Egypt and has been settled for more than 6,000 years, serving as the capital of numerous Egyptian kingdoms. Cairo is known locally as "Misr," which is the Arabic name for Egypt, because of its centrality to Egyptian life.

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Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest
city in Africa, with a name that means "the
victorious city." It is located on both banks of
the River Nile near the head of the river's delta
in northern Egypt and has been settled for
more than 6,000 years, serving as the capital
of numerous Egyptian kingdoms. Cairo is
known locally as "Misr," which is the Arabic
name for Egypt, because of its centrality
to Egyptian life.

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Top Attractions in Cairo
The Pyramids of Giza:
The most iconic symbols of Egypt, the
Pyramids of Giza are a must-visit attraction for
any traveler to Cairo. Comprising the Great
Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and
the Pyramid of Menkaure, the pyramids
represent the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian
engineering and are truly a sight to behold.

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Cairo also includes several river islands, which
play an important role in the life of the city. As
the region's principal commercial,
administrative, and tourist center, Cairo
contains many cultural institutions, business
and corporate headquarters, governmental
offices, universities, and hotels, which together
create a busy stream of constant activity.

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Pyramids of Giza
Outside the city's central area on the east bank are the
neighborhoods of Islamic Cairo. These neighborhoods span
from the northeast to the southeast of the city. These
neighborhoods are known for their narrow streets, crowded
markets (bazaars), and hundreds of mosques, many
dating back to the Medieval period. South of the Islamic
district lies Old Cairo, where some of the city's oldest
architectural monuments can be found and many tourists love
to explore. Old Cairo is also the home of Cairo's Coptic
Christian community, and the site of the Coptic Museum plus
a large number of Coptic churches.

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Education And Culture
The most famous educational institution in Cairo is Al
Azhar University, which is the oldest university in the
entire Islamic world. The institution has developed
around the Al-Azhar Mosque, the oldest Mosque in
Cairo. The Fatimid religious order founded both the
university and Mosque in 970. Al Azhar University is an
authoritative voice throughout the Islamic world, and its
positions on important issues are influential in Egypt and
the Muslim world. Other institutions of higher education
include Cairo University (founded in 1908) and Ain
Shams University (1950), which together enroll more
than 100,000 students.

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