1) Sharm El Sheikh is a city located in South Egypt on the coastal strip along the Red Sea known for its beautiful beaches and mild climate that attract many tourists.
2) The city has a population of around 35,000 that is estimated to reach 132,000 by 2017 and its economy relies heavily on tourism, with facilities like luxury hotels and restaurants catering to visitors.
3) Sharm El Sheikh offers many tourist attractions for diving, snorkeling, and water sports in the coral reefs of the Red Sea as well as sites like Mount Sinai and Ras Mohammed National Park.