New Cairo City

About New Cairo

The capital city of Egypt is a land of beautiful contrasts and is known as the City of the Thousand Minarets. Ancient architecture shares the stage with modern skyscrapers, and small serpentine streets intersect with major boulevards. The greater Cairo area is home to over 20 million people (most dwelling in apartments)—making it one of the largest cities in Africa. Tourists from all over the globe are drawn to this location thanks to its close proximity to the Pyramids of Giza, which are just 11 miles away from the city center.