What does "Cairo" mean?
Cairo's Arabic name, "Al-Qahira," means "the Victorious."
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How big is Cairo?
Greater Cairo is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Africa.
What is the Grand Egyptian Museum?
The Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza is the largest museum in the world devoted to a single civilization.
Why is Cairo called the City of a Thousand Minarets?
Cairo is nicknamed the "City of a Thousand Minarets" because of its many mosques.
How old is Al-Azhar University?
Cairo's Al-Azhar University, founded in the 970s, is one of the oldest universities in the world.
Do people live in Cairo's City of the Dead?
People live among the tombs in Cairo's City of the Dead, a huge historic cemetery.
What is the Cairo Tower shaped like?
The Cairo Tower is designed to look like a lotus plant.
How old is the Khan el-Khalili bazaar?
Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar dates back to the 1300s.
Are the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo?
The Pyramids of Giza sit on the edge of greater Cairo.
When did Cairo's metro open?
The Cairo Metro opened in 1987 as the first metro in Africa.