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- Africa
- Egypt
- Aswan
Aswan
Aswan, the most southerly city and a popular holiday
destination, has more of an African ambiance with its numerous
Nubian inhabitants providing a difference in culture and custom.
Although every bit as touristy as Luxor, Aswan and its inhabitants
are far more laid-back and pleasant.
A picturesque city, its attraction as a holiday destination lies
not so much in its historical sites, but in the peacefulness of a
felucca cruise at sunset, a visit to the colourful market (Sharia
el-Souq), or dinner at one of the floating restaurants on the Nile.
Aswan is a perfect base to visit to the magnificent Sun Temple of
Ramses II, Abu Simbel.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.