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Egypt
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2. The flag of Egypt was officially adopted on October 4, 1984.
Red indicates the hope and strength .
White an expression of purity and peace .
Black express the Colonial times, which disposed of Egypt .
the centered gold eagle is said to represent the Eagle of Saladin. 

3. Location & Geography North East Africa
Egypt has an area of 385,229 square miles
the major geographical features of Egypt are the Nile River and the Suez Canal
27 cities

4. Names
The English name Egypt is derived from the Ancient Greek Aígyptos (Αἴγυπτος)
The ancient Egyptian name of the country was
which means black ground or black soil, referring to the fertile black soils of the Nile flood plains .
Misr is the classical Quranic Arabic and modern official name of Egypt

5. Egyptian Society & Culture
Islam
Family Values
Egyptian Honor
Social Class

6. Islam
Islam is practiced by the majority of Egyptians and governs their personal, political, economic and legal lives. 

7. Ramadan in Egypt Egypt has a different flavor during the holy month
Ramadan is an inspiring tradition that reflects well on Islam .

8. Ramadan lantern
Many stories of its origin have been told. One of the popular stories has it that a Fatimid Caliph wanted to light the streets of Cairo during Ramadan nights, so he ordered all the sheikhs of mosques to hang Fawanees that could be illuminated by candles. As a result, the Fanoos became a custom that has never been abandoned.

9. The drummer
Each morning during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, an hour or two before dawn, drummers (mesharati) tour the streets, hammering out a repetitive beat to wake people up to have their sohour (pre-dawn meal). This tradition dates back to the Ottoman era when people didn’t have alarm clocks to wake them for sohour, drummers would walk through the streets beating their drums. They would also sing a rhyming couplet -- a reflection of the popular culture.

10. Ramadan Food

11. Family Values
The family is the most significant unit of Egyptian society.
Kinship plays an important role in all social relations.
The individual is always subordinate to the family, tribe or group.
Nepotism is viewed positively, since it is patronage of one's family.
The family consists of both the nuclear and the extended family.

12. Egyptian Honor
Honor is an important facet of interpersonal relationships.
Respect and esteem for people is both a right and an obligation.
An individual's honor is intricately entwined with the reputation and honor of everyone in their family.
Honor requires that Egyptians demonstrate hospitality to friends and guests.
It also dictates that people dress as well as their financial circumstances allow, and show proper respect and deference to their elders and those in authority.
A man's word is considered his bond and to go back on your word is to bring dishonor to your family.

13. Social class
Social class is very apparent in Egypt since it determines your access to power and position.
The social class an Egyptian is born into dictates their everyday life and the opportunities they will have.
There are three social classes: upper, middle, and lower.
Status is defined more by family background than by absolute wealth.

14. Etiquette & Customs in Egypt
Meeting Etiquette
Gift Giving Etiquette
Relationships & communication

15. Meeting Etiquette
Greetings are based on both class and the religion of the person.
It is best to follow the lead of the Egyptian you are meeting.
Once a relationship has developed, it is common to kiss on one cheek and then the other while shaking hands, men with men and women with women.
In any greeting between men and women, the woman must extend her hand first. If she does not, a man should bow his head in greeting.

16. Gift Giving Etiquette
If you are invited to an Egyptian's home for dinner, bring good quality chocolates, sweets or pastries to the hostess.
Do not give flowers, which are usually reserved for weddings or the ill, unless you know that the hosts would appreciate them.
A small gift for the children shows affection.
Always give gifts with the right hand or both hands if the gift is heavy.
Gifts are not opened when received

17. Relationships & communications
Egyptians prefer to do business with those they know and respect, therefore expect to spend time cultivating a personal relationship before business is conducted.
Expect to be offered coffee or tea whenever you meet someone, as this demonstrates hospitality. Even if you do not take a sip, always accept the beverage. Declining the offer is viewed as rejecting the person.
Since Egyptians judge people on appearances wear good quality conservative clothes and present yourself well at all times.
Egyptians believe direct eye contact is a sign of honesty and sincerity, so be prepared for disconcertingly intense stares.
Egyptians are emotive and use hand gestures when they are excited. In general, they speak softly, although they may also shout or pound the table. This is not indicative of anger; it is merely an attempt to demonstrate a point.

18. Celebrities

19. Umm Kulthum
She was an internationally famous Egyptian singer, songwriter, and film actress active from the 1920s to the 1970s.
She is given the honorific title, Kawkab al-Sharq ( "Star of the East") 
Umm Kulthum was one of the greatest and most influential Arab singers of the 20th century.

20. Adel Emam
He is a popular Egyptian comedian stage actor.