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The Sinai Peninsula or simply Sinai (/ˈsaɪnaɪ/;Arabic: سيناء Sīnāʼ ; Egyptian Arabic: سينا Sīna, IPA: [ˈsiːnæ]; Hebrew: סיני Sinai) is a triangular peninsula in Egypt about 60,000 km2 (23,000 sq mi) in area. It is situated between the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and the Red Sea to the south, and is the only part of Egyptian territory located in Asia, as opposed to Africa, serving as a land bridge between two continents. The bulk of the peninsula is divided administratively into two of Egypt's 27 governorates (with three more straddling the Suez Canal area), and has a population of approximately 1,400,000 people. In addition to its formal name, Egyptians also refer to it as Arḍ ul-Fairūz (أرض الفيروز "the land of turquoise"). The ancient Egyptians called it Mafkat, or "land of the green minerals".
Egypt (i/ˈiːdʒɪpt/; Arabic: مِصر Miṣr, Egyptian Arabic: مَصر Maṣr, Coptic: Ⲭⲏⲙⲓ Khemi), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is the world's only contiguous Eurafrasian nation. Most of Egypt's territory of 1,010,408 square kilometres (390,000 sq mi) lies within the Nile Valley. Egypt is a Mediterranean country. It is bordered by the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the east and south, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.
Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern country, arising in the tenth millennium BC as one of the world's first nation states. Considered a cradle of civilisation, Ancient Egypt experienced some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanisation, organised religion and central government. Iconic monuments such as the Giza Necropolis and its Great Sphinx, as well the ruins of Memphis, Thebes, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, reflect this legacy and remain a significant focus of archaeological study and popular interest worldwide. Egypt's rich cultural heritage is an integral part of its national identity, having endured, and at times assimilated, various foreign influences, including Greek, Persian, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European. Although Christianised in the first century of the Common Era, it was subsequently Islamised due to the Islamic conquests of the seventh century.
Stratfor Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Reva Bhalla examines mounting tensions between Egypt and Israel in the Sinai Peninsula that threaten to undermine the Camp David Accords. For more, visit: http://www.stratfor.com
An awesome place indeed! Seems so far away from civilization, so barren... so dry, yet it is so peaceful... an ideal place to commune with God.
A state of emergency has come into effect in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula after two attacks killed at least 30 security personnel and wounded 28 others.
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Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt is a Red Sea resort town on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula that is reported to have some of the best diving and snorkeling waters in the world. Our very enjoyable tour of the city was arranged by Ahmed Berber (egypttourguide@yahoo.com).
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Security forces in Egypt are continuing an operation in the north of the Sinai peninsula after deadly attacks by militants who claim allegiance to the Islamic State group. The army says it has killed one hundred militants and will not stop until it's cleared the area of what it calls terrorists. The military also confirmed 17 soldiers had been killed, although local reports put the number of casualties higher. Subscribe to BBC News HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Check out our website: http://www.bbc.com/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbcworldnews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/bbcnews
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Winter Break holidays in Egypt spent by visiting Sinai or Saina' Peninsula. We visit St. Catherine in which there are two tombs; Prophet Haroun and Prophet Soleh, and stood there a sculpture resembling a cow called The Golden Calf of Samiri. Then we went to Moses' Spring, sightseeing and shopping at Dahab. We also enjoy our ATV ride twice, first at Dahab and second at Sharm el-Sheikh. Last but not least, we went form the land to the sea and enjoying our first time scuba diving as well as snorkeling. Not to mention Salahuddin al-Ayyubi's Fort situated at the border of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt. Theme song by Coldplay - Viva La Vida; in which I have no rights on it.
Egypt is the land of pharaos, pyramids, mummies and other archeological riddles. The Giza pyramid is the last remaining ancient Wonder of the World, that still stirs up people's imagination. Hatshepsut's temple built into a cliff, the Saqqara burial grounds, The Valley of the Kings, the monumental forest of pillars of the Karnak temple, the monuments of Theba, Memphis and Luxor enchant the visitors. The past and the present meet in the capital of the country, Cairo. The museums, mosques, parks of the huge metropolis offer many sights, as well as the bazaars, where we can admire the mastery of the craftsmen from close range. We can travel all the biblical sceneriess of the Sinai Peninsula, and as a rest, we can have a boat voyage along the world's longest river - the Nile, take a holiday in...
Sinai Travel - The Sinai Peninsula, often shortened to Sinai (Arabic: سيناء sīnā' ; Hebrew סיני) is the easternmost part of Egypt between the Mediterranean and the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba, both forks of the Red Sea. The western and northern coasts are practically uninhabited, but several Bedouin settlements and tourist attractions dot the eastern coast. Above ground is a harsh, forbidding and (in summer) brutally hot desert of parched rock. The reason most tourists come here are the vistas underwater: the Sinai coast offers some of the best diving in the world. The region is also important because of its places of importance in the Abrahamic religions. In 1967, Israel invaded and took control over the entire peninsula. The Suez Canal, the east bank of which was controlled by Israel, was ...
The number of tourists visiting Egypt's Sinai region have fallen once again - as militants wage war against government security forces. Now efforts are underway to try and bring visitors back to the area. Their message is clear. Backed by campaign group "Sinai is Safe," 60 walkers are embarking on a two-day trek to the top of Mount Abbas, which looks out over Egypt's southern stretch of land. They want to show that it's a safe place to visit - despite an ongoing militant campaign north of the tourist destinations. That hasn't bothered Mary Girgis from Cairo. ''I came because I love the Sinai and I love hiking and I wanted to see this part of Egypt. Some people were worried about me, saying why are you going there, you're crazy. But I said no, Sinai is the most beautiful place, we...
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Sinai Trip via Taba - Nuweiba - Dahab - Sharm El Sheikh - September 2016
www.misrtravel.net Misr Travel- Your Egyptian Specialits Since 1934 The Sinai Peninsula or Sinai (Arabic: سيناء sīnā' ; Hebrew סיני) is a triangular peninsula in Egypt which is about 60,000 km2 (23,000 sq mi). It lies between the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and the Red Sea to the south, and is the only part of Egyptian territory located in Asia as opposed to Africa. In addition to its formal name, Egyptians also refer to it affectionately as the "Land of Fayrouz", based on the Ancient Egyptian "Dumafkat", which has the same meaning. The bulk of the peninsula is divided into two Egyptian governorates (with three more splitting the Suez Canal area), and has a population of approximately 1.3 million people.
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HEADLINE: 2 Americans kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai are freed CAPTION: Two American tourists and their Egyptian guide who were abducted by a Bedouin in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula last week were released unharmed on Monday after negotiations with security officials and tribal leaders. (July 16) [Location - Date:EL-ARISH, EGYPT -- AP VIDEO - -JULY 16] [Source:] [VO:] DRESSED IN A BEDOUIN ROBE, REVEREND MICHEL (MEE-SHELL) LOUIS (LOOH-ISS) CLIMBED OUT OF THE BACK OF A PICK-UP TRUCK AND RETURNED TO SAFETY ON MONDAY. HE AND 39-YEAR OLD LISSA (LEE-suh) ALPHONSE - AND THEIR EGYPTIAN TOUR GUIDE - WERE ABDUCTED FRIDAY FROM A BUS IN THE SINAI. THEIR BEDOUIN CAPTOR WAS DEMANDING THE RELEASE OF HIS UNCLE FROM AN EGYPTIAN PRISON. [Notes:AP VIDEO -- BOSTON --JULY 16] BACK IN BOSTON, THE HOME OF BOTH...
Experience true desert solitude on our October crossing of the Sinai peninsula. Our minimalistic desert crossing will be led by Dave Lucas with local Bedouin guide, Msallam Faraj, both of whom you can meet in this short video...
GAT Tours | Best Of Egypt Package - 11 Days / 10 Nights http://www.gattours.com/packages/Best-Of-Egypt-Package/31 What makes Egypt a exceptional destination to visit is the fact you can combine the tours of your choice, to get the most out of your vacation. You might be interested in site seeing, but would also like to enjoy the sun on some heavenly white sand beach. This package will take you on a trip of both culture and leisure, through the history of the pharaohs in Upper & Lower Egypt, and along the divine shores of the Red Sea and Sinai Riviera. Split in half by the majestic Nile river, most of the city’s livelihood lies on the East Bank, while the Pharaonic tombs, the temples, and the pyramids reside on the West Bank. From the ancient sculptures, King Tut’s golden treasures and the ...