Population
Founded
969 AD
Language
Arabic
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Hot desert
Government, tourism, manufacturing, finance, media
Nicknamed the "City of a Thousand Minarets"
The Nile River runs through the city
Khan el-Khalili bazaar dates back to the 14th century
The Cairo Opera House is a cultural landmark
Koshari, falafel (ta’amiya), molokhia, grilled meats, hibiscus tea
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