Cairo is Egypt's capital and hub of cultural, social, intellectual, economic & political activity, standing where east meets west and combining the mystery of the one with the sophistication of the other. It is a city of contrasts; a place where donkey carts jockey with Mercedes along the crowded streets, and where a thousand minarets adorn the skyline alongside a sea of skyscrapers.
It is the largest city in the African continent and the heart of the Arab world with a population of 16,000,000. With its "thousand minarets", picturesque oriental bazaars, plush Nile-side hotels, apartment blocks, and gracious residential areas, it is a fascinating combination of modern and ancient civilizations, which together give Cairo a unique atmosphere.
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