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Cairo, Egypt · Africa

About Cairo

Cairo works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah, 4km from Citadel of Salah Ed-Din.

Cairo is a major city located in Cairo, Egypt. With a population of 9,606,916, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.

On a road trip, Cairo sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cairo to your route.

About Cairo

Ramses Railway Station (Arabic: محطة رمسيس, romanized: Maḥaṭṭat Ramsīs), also called Misr Station (Arabic: محطة مصر, romanized: Maḥaṭṭat Miṣr), is the main railway station of Cairo, Egypt. The name is derived from the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II, whose statue was erected by former Egyptian president Gamal Abdel

Read more Nasser on the square there in 1955.

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What are the best things to do in Cairo?

Cairo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cairo located?

Cairo is located in Cairo, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 30.0626 latitude, 31.2497 longitude.

What is the population of Cairo?

Cairo has a population of approximately 9,606,916 people, making it a major city in Egypt.

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Quick Information

Population
9,606,916
Continent
Africa
Country
Egypt
Region
Cairo
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
30.0626, 31.2497

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Egypt

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Fire
180
Driving side
right

Tourist police: 126.

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Worth the detour from Cairo

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Egyptian Museum Cairo

Home to the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including Tutankhamun's golden treasures.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

El-Fishawy Café

Cairo's oldest coffeehouse, open in a Khan el-Khalili alley since 1797 and run by seven generations of one family. Naguib Mahfouz wrote parts of the Cairo Trilogy in its back rooms, under the same tarnished mirrors.

2 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Citadel of Salah Ed-Din

A medieval Islamic-era fortification on Mokattam Hill in Cairo, built by Saladin to protect the city from Crusader attacks.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Pyramids of Giza

The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, these 4,500-year-old pyramids are Egypt's most iconic monuments.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

The world's largest archaeological museum, built near the Pyramids of Giza to house the complete Tutankhamun collection and over 100,000 artifacts.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Great Sphinx of Giza

Colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and a human head, guarding the Giza pyramid complex.

15 km · about 25 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cairo.

Būlāq Abū al ‘Ilā

🇪🇬 Egypt

2 km awayPop. 51,741

Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah

🇪🇬 Egypt

4 km awayPop. 339,612

Madīnat an Naşr

🇪🇬 Egypt

5 km awayPop. 668,413

Masākin Shirkat Abū al Wafā lil Muqāwalāt wa al Istithmār al ‘Aqārī

🇪🇬 Egypt

6 km awayPop. 2,560

Shubrā al Khaymah

🇪🇬 Egypt

7 km awayPop. 1,240,289

Giza

🇪🇬 Egypt

7 km awayPop. 4,367,343

Al Khuşūş

🇪🇬 Egypt

12 km awayPop. 488,904

Awsīm

🇪🇬 Egypt

13 km awayPop. 94,174

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