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Cairo, Egypt offers a journey through time Egypt's historic capital city on the River Nile is a fascinating place where past and present meet. with evidence of 2000 years of Islamic, Christian Coptic, and Jewish culture flourishing side by side. Its Western part includes Memphis (Giza), former and site of the Pyramids, famous as one of the "Seven Great Wonders of the World." It is the largest city in the Middle East and the center of trade routes to three continents- Africa, Asia and Europe. More Cairo information will soon appear on this page, however check these other links on this site, and visit several of the following web sites.   http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/cairo/ http://www.aucegypt.edu/ (American University in Cairo) http://www.cairohotels-discount.com/ (Cairo Hotels group)   Also on this site ASWAN KEEPS THE VISITOR BUSY by Habeeb Salloum I often wondered why the Agha Khan with his wealth and influence would choose to spend his winters in Aswan, some 900 km (559 mi) south of Cairo. Now, as I strolled down its wide Corniche admiring the city's setting - the most charming on the Nile - I began to understand the allurement of this southern Egyptian winter resort. Here, the Nile is at its epitome of charm. Flowing through amber desert between granite rocks and shimmering-green volcanic islands, covered with palm groves and tropical plants, the river scene is truly beguiling. Embellishing this panorama of colour are the feluccas with their tall masts and white sails covering the skyline. It is a breath-taking vista which, many times, must have thrilled the Agha Khan. continued For Further Information Contact: Egyptian Tourist Authority, 1253 McGill College Ave., Suite 250, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 2Y5. Tel: (514)861-4606. Fax: (514)861-8071. or Egyptian Tourist Authority, 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 1706, New York, NY 10111, U.S.A. Tel: (212)332-2570. Fax: (212)956-6439.  Web site: http://www.egypttourism.org Muguette Goufrani, Africa Travel Magazine's Francophone Editor covers West African destinations and events in detail. Her native language is French and she has lived in five West African countries, working for Air Afrique, Royal Air Maroc and Citroen. As a Travel Agent, she worked in North Africa, where her family operates an inbound tour company, and later in Tahiti and Cambodia. Muguette has been a partner in the magazine since it was founded in 1995. E-mail Muguette with your travel experiences in Cote d'Ivoire and other West African destinations. We welcome your input.