Egypt: General Travel Information
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Egyptian Pound (E) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of E£100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 piastres.
Credit Cards are widely accepted
Banks and Bureau de change can change cash and travellers cheques.
International direct dialling available countrywide
Mobile roaming coverage is available around Cairo, and major towns along the Nile.
Internet cafes are available in major towns
Postal service is very reliable
Country code: ++20
Electric Power is 220V running at 50Hz.
The Plug types used are :
Round pin attachment plug
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Hot, dry summers with mild, dry winters and cold nights. Rainfall is negligible except on the coast. In April, the hot, dusty Khamsin wind blows from the Sahara.
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| 1st January | New Years' Day |
| 25th April | Sinai Liberation Day |
| 1st May | Labour Day |
| 18th June | Liberation Day |
| 23rd July | Revolution Day |
| 6th October | Armed Forces Day |
| December 25th | Christmas Day |
| Moveable holidays | Easter and variable Muslim holidays |