Continent of Europe, County of Egypt
Egypt
Egypt has a rich history and culture dating back thousands of years, starting with the Pharaonic culture, then Christianity and Islam. Egypt is among the earliest civilizations. Its culture has been affected by many other cultures and ethnic groups who either lived in or invaded the country, creating a melting pot.
clothing made from linen. Linen is a light and cool fabric that worked well in the hot climate of Egypt. The Egyptians made linen from the fibers of the flax plant. Workers would spin the fibers into thread that would then be woven into linen fabric using looms.
Language
The official language of Egypt is Arabic, and most Egyptians speak one of several vernacular dialects of that llangu
Social habits
Egypt - Egypt - Daily life and social customs: The population density of the inhabited area is such that the presence of people is obvious everywhere, ...
Music
Music has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since antiquity in Egypt. Egyptian music had a significant impact on the development of ancient Greek music, and via the Greeks it was important to early European music well into the Middle Ages.
Cuisine
Dishes You Must Try in Egypt
- Kushari. Many Egyptians consider kushari, a mix of rice, macaroni, lentils and spiced tomato sauce, to be the country's national dish. ...
- Ful Medames. ...
- Molokhiya. ...
- Fatta. ...
- Ta'meya. ...
- Alexandrian Liver Sandwich. ...
- Besarah. ...
- Sayadeya.
- Religion
- The vast majority of the Egyptian population (90%) identify as Muslim, mostly of the Sunni denomination. Of the remaining population, 9% identify as Coptic Orthodox Christian and the remaining 1% identify with some other denomination of Christianity
