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EgyptTerrain EgyptTerrain Egypt is the history of a unified Egypt is the history of a unified territory the oldest in the world. Ninl territory the oldest in the world. Ninl River valley to create a block of River valley to create a block of geographical and economic nature, geographical and economic nature, surrounded by desert, the two east- surrounded by desert, the two east- west, north sea, and south as the Nile west, north sea, and south as the Nile water hole. Water resource water hole. Water resource management issues led to the management issues led to the establishment Nile governments in the establishment Nile governments in the region from about 5000 BC. Because of region from about 5000 BC. Because of Egypt's terrain makes it difficult for Egypt's terrain makes it difficult for others to occupy, keep this land of others to occupy, keep this land of independence for centuries. independence for centuries. Egypt History Egypt History In the course of 7000 years of history, Egypt has had a In the course of 7000 years of history, Egypt has had a glorious time of the native rulers before 1000 BC. But glorious time of the native rulers before 1000 BC. But Egypt was also a foreigner in more than 2400 years of Egypt was also a foreigner in more than 2400 years of domination. Known in ancient times was "Eastern" at domination. Known in ancient times was "Eastern" at about 3300 BC. Next came the Hyksos dynasty circa 1700 - about 3300 BC. Next came the Hyksos dynasty circa 1700 - 1580 BC. About 600 years later with the Libyans to the 1580 BC. About 600 years later with the Libyans to the west to establish a dynasty. In 730 BC Egypt fell into the west to establish a dynasty. In 730 BC Egypt fell into the dependence of Nubia to the south. dependence of Nubia to the south. In 672 BC, Egypt was a force from a distance is the In 672 BC, Egypt was a force from a distance is the Assyrian empire invaded Iraq in a short time. Period 525- Assyrian empire invaded Iraq in a short time. Period 525- 332 BC Egypt is the province of the Persian empire, with a 332 BC Egypt is the province of the Persian empire, with a period of 61 years of independence 404-343 BC. Egypt period of 61 years of independence 404-343 BC. Egypt continues to be the empire is far from Macedonia and continues to be the empire is far from Macedonia and Rome to rule the empire before the Arabs invaded Rome to rule the empire before the Arabs invaded neighboring neighboring Egypt Egypt Economic Economic In north eastern Egypt, the Nile Delta is where most Egyptian economic activity takes place. In the last 30 years, the government has reformed the highly centralized economy it inherited from President Gamal Abdel Nasser. During the 1990s, a series of International Monetary Fund arrangements, coupled with massive external debt relief resulting from Egypt's participation in the Gulf War coalition, helped Egypt improve its macroeconomic performance. Egypt Art Egypt Art Ancient Egyptian art refers to the style of painting, sculpture, crafts and architecture developed by the civilization in the lower Nile Valley from 5000 BC to 300 AD. Ancient Egyptian art was expressed in paintings and sculptures, and was both highly stylized and symbolic. Much of the surviving art comes from tombs and monuments and thus there is an emphasis on life after death and the preservation of knowledge of the past. Egypt Art Egypt Art In a more narrow sense, Ancient Egyptian art refers to the canonical 2nd and 3rd Dynasty art developed in Egypt from 3000 BC and used until the 3rd century. Most elements of Egyptian art remained remarkably stable over that 3000 year period without strong outside influence. The quality of observation started at a high level and remained near that level throughout the period. Egypt culture Egypt culture All blessed conditions have contributed to the formation of the earliest Egyptian civilization. Industries such as fishing, agriculture, industry and commerce have grown from 3,000 years BC. In particular, the architectural heritage, and reach a massive level rise Games wonders of the world: the pyramids, the masterpiece of painting, sculpture and art of embalming, Transport in Egypt is centered in Cairo and largely follow the pattern of settlement along the Nile. The main line of the nation's 4,800 kilometer (2,800 mile) railway network runs from Alexandria to Aswan and is operated by Egyptian National Railways. The badly maintained road network has expanded rapidly to over 21,000 miles, covering the Nile Valley and Nile Delta, Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts, the Sinai, and the Western oases. In addition to overseas routes, Egypt Air provides reliable domestic air service to major tourist destinations from its Cairo hub. The Nile River system (about 1,600 km. or 1,000 mi.) and the principal canals (1,600 km.) are important locally for transportation. Egypt Egypt transportation transportation Egypt education Egypt education Mansoura University Egypt has the largest overall education system in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and it has grown rapidly since the early 1990s. In recent years the Government of Egypt has accorded even greater priority in improving the education system. According to the Human Development Index (HDI), Egypt is ranked 123 in the HDI, and 7 in the lowest 10 HDI countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, in 2009. Egypt Recreational Activities . nation's 4,800 kilometer (2,800 mile) railway network runs from Alexandria to Aswan and is operated by Egyptian National Railways. The badly maintained road network has expanded rapidly to. Red Sea coasts, the Sinai, and the Western oases. In addition to overseas routes, Egypt Air provides reliable domestic air service to major tourist destinations from its Cairo hub. The Nile River. the masterpiece of painting, sculpture and art of embalming, Transport in Egypt is centered in Cairo and largely follow the pattern of settlement along the Nile. The main line of the nation's