Cairo（开罗）

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and，with a total population in excess of 22.8 million people，one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East（the regions which it conveniently straddles）.It is also the 19th largest city in the world，and among the world's most densely populated cities.

Situated on the River Nile，Cairo is famous for its own history，preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic city and Coptic sites in Old Cairo.The Egyptian Museum in the center of town is a must see，with its countless Ancient Egyptian artifacts，as is shopping at the Khan al-Khalili bazaar.No trip to Cairo would be complete，for example，without a visit to the Giza Pyramids，and to the nearby Saqqara Pyramid Complex，where visitors will see Egypt's first step pyramid built by the architect Imhotep for the third dynasty pharaoh Djoser.

Though firmly attached to the past，Cairo is also home to a vibrant modern society.The Midan Tahrir area situated in downtown Cairo area，built in the 19th century under the rule of Khedive Ismail，has strived to be a“Paris on the Nile”.There also are a number of more modern suburbs including Ma'adi and Heliopolis，while Zamalek is a quiet area on Gezira Island，with upscale shopping.Cairo is best in the fall or spring，when the weather isn't so hot.A felucca ride on the Nile is a good way to escape from the busy city，as is a visit to Al-Azhar Park.

Cairo is the ancient capital of the world famous culture.This cultural atmosphere looks attractive.The city has 250 mosques.The most famous mosque is Al-Azhar Mosque.It is the oldest university in Arabia world Al-Azhar University is located.The University was founded in 972 years.People study the laws of Islam，the history of Arabia literature and philosophy.The Egyptian Museum is a museum of pearl in the world.It is located in the Liberation Square，built in 1863.More than 63000 pieces of cultural relics are on display here.Cairo tower is the most obvious sign of modern Cairo，about 190 meters high.

The best time to visit Cairo is during the winter from November to March，when daytime temperature generally stays below 25℃，with nighttime temperature around 10℃with occasional rain showers clearing the air.(https://www.daowen.com)

开罗是埃及的首都，是非洲和中东最大的城市之一，是世界上第19大城市，也是世界上人口最密集的城市之一。

开罗位于尼罗河之滨，以其历史而闻名。位于市中心的埃及博物馆有无数的古埃及文物，吉萨金字塔和附近的萨卡拉金字塔群，都是不可错过的景观。

开罗是世界著名的文化古都。这个城市有250座清真寺，最著名的清真寺是爱资哈尔清真寺。建于1863年的埃及博物馆位于解放广场，这里陈列着63000多件文物。爱资哈尔大学建于公元972年，是阿拉伯世界最古老的大学，人们在这里学习伊斯兰教的法律、阿拉伯文学和哲学。