Yes, I suppose that there is a stereotypical view of ruins and sand for Egypt. This sort of thing applies worldwide, I suppose. Hopefully we'll be getting evidence from you to confront our prejudices.
Looking forward to them. Welcome.
One of the great things about a forum like this is that do learn new things about places that we thought we understood ... let alone those places that we didn't know existed!
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Originally Posted by Jacqueline Burrell
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In contrast to popular belief, Egypt is much more that the Pyramids and a lot of sand. The country has a surprisingly rich fauna and flora because of the variety of habitats and boasts 262 higher species found nowhere else on earth. About 24 percent of these are classified as threatened, including 19 plants that are endangered. There are also 53 endangered species of fauna.
Its geographic location, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to sub-Saharan Africa by way of the Nile valley and to the Indian Ocean through the Red Sea makes Egypt a superb place to observe the biennial migration. Over 480 species have been recorded here, out of which around 280 are migratory.
I only discovered the website and am looking forward to hours of enjoyment.
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