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Egypt is a country with
an immense cultural mix, In every major city in
Egypt you will find
traditions that remain from the time of the Pharaohs , and in other
parts you will find pure tribal customs that were brought in by many
invaders throughout the centuries. That contradiction and contrast
between areas of
Egypt, when you compare it with other Middle
Eastern countries, is what makes
Egypt seem advanced against some of
the others. Yet here you will find that the customs and mentality
tends to be full of warmth towards visitors and foreigners. I guess
this could be the secret why
Egypt is considered the most attractive
country in the region for travelers . The pure nature of the local
Egyptians pops up whenever you need help or when they invite you
into their homes and when they hardly know you, or when they smile
in your face! All of that makes a visit to Egypt a wonderful and
unforgettable experience. Egypt’s population is around 81 million. Around 72 million of them are Sunni Muslims and about 8-9 Million are Coptic Christians (Christian Egyptians), although public statistics indicate that they are not more than 7 million. Whether Muslim or Copt, the Egyptians are moderately religious and religious principles are quite noticeable in their daily lives. Here each family member is responsible for the integrity of his or her family and for the behavior of other members, creating an environment that would be envied by many people in the West. Here they are very close to each other, family ties are far stronger than in the west, and that is why you will find any major city in Egypt is a lot safer than any western metropolis. Yet when travelers come to Egypt they are often apprehensive, their views of Egyptians and Arabs, fomented by unkind and untrue media stories, often bear no relation to reality. Travelers, when they meet Egyptians are often surprised by their friendly, hospitable reception and take home with them good feelings about Egypt and its population. Egyptians form a society of a mixture of Middle Eastern family standards, taken from the different religious rules, whether in Islam or Christianity, it creates a sort of background that can color their decision-making in a way difficult for foreigners to understand, yet it is precisely this training that makes Egyptians some of the most charming and helpful of hosts. By understanding the culture and with consideration for your hosts, you can be a welcome guest in Egypt. In general, Egyptians are most accommodating and they will go out of their way to help you and respond to any questions you have. Most Egyptians require little personal space and will stand within inches of you to talk! You will find that whenever you start talking with an Egyptian, you will inevitably draw a crowd, and often the Egyptians will start discussing, among themselves, about the correct answer to a question. Although most of the Muslims in Egypt do not drink alcohol they don't object to others drinking, but doing it in reasonable amounts. In Egypt people don't eat pork, and rarely, when you find a place that offers pork, is there much choice on the menu.
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