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Cairo is located on the banks of the Nile River in the north of Egypt. Cairo is nicknamed as "The City of A Thousand Minarets". It is the capital city of Egypt, and is the largest city in Africa. Cairo has the largest metropolitan area and is densely populated. Cairo is an amazing city full of life and movement which prevails almost throughout the day. The town holds a lot of importance in pharaonic history and is the birth place of many great and valorous rulers. The Cairo Museum and the Citadel of Cairo mainly grips the interest of the tourists coming here. You will have a great cultural as well as artistic experience if you spend your Holidays in Cairo.
Cairo has an extensive road network, railway system, subway system, and maritime services. The transportation is well developed so that it is easy to commute. There are several options open for traveling inside the city like- taxis, cabs, privately-owned public buses, and microbuses etc. But what is recommended is to take a minibus that is not expensive and carries fewer passengers than normal buses, thus saving time. The subway is not very useful for tourists, but should be experienced once. Taxis are indispensable in Cairo's life as they are safe and comfortable way to get around the city.
When it comes to shopping, Cairo offers great fun. Painted and embellished papyrus scrolls are very popular here. The town is rich in antiquities, artifacts, jewelry, perfume, leather goods, brass and copper items, herbs and spices. The city's main market is the Khan al-Khalili in Islamic Cairo where you can find almost anything. The Street of the Coppersmiths is a place popular for copper and brassware.
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