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Cairo is a bustling, chaotic city, whose charm and intrigue are marked by its disarray. Put aside your watch and your schedule and enjoy the ride to wherever this city will lead you!

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Population	12 million
Currency	Egyptian Pound - EGP 1 EGP = 100 Piaster
Opening hours	Generally 9 am-6 pm, but will vary slightly for each business or museum.
Newspapers	Egyptian Gazette Cairo Times Middle East Times Progrès Egyptien
Emergency numbers	Police: 122 Fire Service: 125 Ambulance: 123 Tourist Police: 126, +20 2 391 9144
Tourist information	Cairo Tourist Office 5 Sharia Adly, near Midan Opera Hours: 8:30 am-8 pm (9am-5pm during Ramadan) +20 2 391 3454