Egypt, officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt. A land of mystique, the ancient pyramids, the glorious River Nile and a country that is at the crossroads of tradition and modernity. Beach lovers head to the Sinai or the Red Sea Coast to soak up the sun, while archaeology fans will have a field day in Luxor. Cairo is the megalopolis that can't be beaten for city slickers, while Siwa oasis and the southern town of Aswan offer a slice of the slow pace of the countryside
