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Cairo

Capital of Egypt
Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic...
Population: 9.54 million (2017)
Area code: (+20) 2
Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)
First major foundation: 641–642 AD (Fustat)
Governorate: Cairo