ATTRACTIONS
	The attractions  in Egypt are overwhelming. The Step Pyramid of
Zoser located at Sakkara, the Temples of Rames ll at Abu Simbel, and the
great Sphinx found in Giza. These are only a few of the many attractions.

FARMING-FOOD
	The vegetables grown in Egypt are: corn, sugarcane, wheat, rice,
barley, millet, onions, and potatoes. Fruits grown are mangoes, citrus fruits,
figs, dates, and grapes. 
	Egyptians don't eat very much meat. Instead they get protein from
grains in which they make into paste or bread. Sheeps, goats, and camels are
raised in Egypt for the little meat they eat, fresh milk, and wool. Egyptians
are the largest cotton exporters in the world. 

GOVERNMENT
	The type of government in Egypt is a republic. A president is the head
of government who is presently Hosni Mubarak. According to the
constitution only one person can run for president during each election. The
candidate is elected by two-thirds of the legislature and also has to be
approved by a majority of voters. The president serves for a six-year term and
he chooses one or more vice-presidents. All the Egyptians over the age of
eighteen has to vote or else they will be fined.

EVERYDAY LIFE
	People live in villages in houses made of sun-dried mud bricks. These
houses usually have no more than one to three rooms. There are also villages
of Kom Ombo which were built for Nubians. They were driven from their
old settlements by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Modern urban housing
estates are trying to solve the problems of poverty and poor health.
	Three of the major holidays in Egypt are: Revolution Day, Sham al-
Nassim, and Unity Day. Revolution Day is celebrated on July 23. Sham al-
Nassim also means Breath of Spring and it is a movable holiday that follows
the Eastern Orthodox Easter. Unity Day is on Febuary 22 of every year.