Egypt In the Present

Introduction

A lot has changed since the fall of Ancient Egypt around 3,000 years ago. Egypt is definitely not the same country that it was back then. For one thing you don't see pharaohs parading around the nation claiming to be at a higher ranking than everyone else. Hieroglyphics aren't used anymore when it comes to writing and the way modern Egyptians dress is pretty similar to well everyone else in the present. People don't rely heavily on agriculture for food anymore and journeying to different parts of Egypt doesn't require a long camel ride. The country is sadly not the most safest place to travel to right now but I am willing to take the risk. Egypt has changed in a few drastic ways as it embraces the modern era. However, the culture is still laced with reminders of its glorious ancient past. Here are a few facts about Egypt!

Facts about Egypt

1. Egypt's economy is one of the largest and diversified in the middle east.
2. Egypt has one of the longest histories in comparison to other modern countries
3. Egypt's climate hasn't changed since the Ancient Egyptian time. It's still super hot and dry. 

Alexandria, Egypt

4. Egypt is a Muslim country with Islam as their official religion.
5. The languages in Egypt vary however the main language is Arabic.
6. The largest cities in Egypt are Cairo (8,000,000) and Alexandria (4,000,000)

Cairo, Egypt

7. The city Alexandria was named after Alexander the Great. 
8. Egyptians love their vegetables! Most of their diets are strictly vegetarian based. 
9. Tourism comprises 10% of the workforce in Egypt.
10. In Egypt children are considered a blessing.
11. The longest river in the world named the Nile flows through Egypt.
12. Egyptians invented a lot of household items we use today such as the comb, makeup and toothbrushes. (yay I love makeup thank you Egyptians!)

Note to the readers:

Throughout this journey we all learned a lot about the Ancient Egyptians. I learned a few things I didn't know myself. I thought briefly describing modern Egypt would be really helpful in concluding the blog. Since we aren't able to travel back in time to witness the Egyptian civilization in it's prime its always good to reflect upon the modern country. Archaeologists and other specialists have helped greatly in the recreation of the history of Egypt. Without their extensive research and fieldwork we wouldn't know as much as we know today. I hope to one day travel to Egypt and explore the many sites I have only seen in textbooks and pictures. I want to embrace the culture and I want to relive the past. I hope to one day discover something amazing. I also hope to be a refined archaeologist. I end this note with the national anthem of Egypt called Bilady, Bilady, Bilddy (My Country, My Country, My Country). 

Thank you all so much for tuning into my blog posts and I hope for you guys to see me soon in a history textbook, news article or even on TV!


Peace out! 

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