10 Fun Facts About Egypt That Will Make You Want to Visit

Egypt is full of fascinating facts! Here are 10 fun things you probably didn’t know about this incredible country:

1. The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years!
2. Egypt is home to over 100 pyramids, not just in Giza but also in places like Dahshur and Saqqara.
3. The Nile River is the longest river in the world, stretching over 6,600 km!
4. Ancient Egyptians invented paper—the famous papyrus!
5. Cleopatra was actually Greek, not Egyptian! She was part of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
6. The Library of Alexandria was one of the most significant libraries in ancient history.
7. Egypt is a top diving destination, with the Red Sea offering some of the best coral reefs in the world.
8. The Egyptian flag colors (red, white, black) represent different phases of Egypt’s history.
9. Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to introduce 365-day calendars.
10. You can still visit ancient temples that are over 3,000 years old, like Abu Simbel and Karnak!