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Cairo is an ancient city that has kept pace with development until it has also become a modern capital. It is considered one of the largest cities in the Middle East and has traffic and noise problems to prove it. But as long as you're not looking for isolation, Cairo - the city of a thousand minarets - is a great place to explore Egyptian history and civilization. (Editor's Note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you are currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and heed government travel advisories.)Sights
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Egypt is considered the vibrant heart of the Arab world, covered in beauty, filled with warmth, and revered by sanctity. It is considered a global historical archive in all the meanings of this word. It is the one on whose land civilizations emerged. It is the one that competes with everyone to love and sing about it. It is the capital of art and life, and the capital of culture, science, and religion.
