Cairo: Egypt's Modern Capital and Largest City

Cairo (Al-Qāhirah) is Egypt's capital and largest city, with a metro population exceeding 20 million.

Key Features

• Location: On the Nile River, north-central Egypt.
• Historic Sites: Giza Pyramids (incl. Great Pyramid), Sphinx, Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamun treasures).
• Islamic Architecture: Muhammad Ali Mosque (Citadel), Sultan Hassan Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque.
• Coptic Heritage: Hanging Church (5th century), Coptic Museum.
• Khan el-Khalili: Historic bazaar for spices, textiles, crafts.
• Economy: Political, cultural, commercial hub of Egypt and the Arab world.