Outline of Cairo
Appearance
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Cairo:
Cairo –
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: (English: /ˈkaɪroʊ/ KY-roh;[1] Arabic: القاهرة, romanized: al-Qāhirah, IPA: [ælˈqɑːhɪɾɑ] ;
- Common English name(s): Cairo
- Official English name(s): Cairo
- Adjectival(s): Cairene
- Demonym(s): Cairene
Geography of Cairo
[edit]Cairo
القاهرة | |
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Location within Egypt | |
Coordinates: 30°2′40″N 31°14′9″E / 30.04444°N 31.23583°E |
Location of Cairo
[edit]- Cairo is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
- Egypt Standard Time (UTC+02)
- In Summer: Egypt Daylight Time (UTC+03)
- Egypt Standard Time (UTC+02)
Environment of Cairo
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Natural geographic features of Cairo
[edit]- Hills in Cairo
- Islands in Cairo
- Rivers in Cairo
- World Heritage Sites in Cairo
Areas of Cairo
[edit]Districts of Cairo
[edit]- Azbakeya
- Bulaq
- Daher
- El Manial
- El Qobbah
- El Sakkakini
- Faggala
- Garden City
- Heliopolis
- Maadi
- Nasr City
- Shubra
- Zamalek
- Zeitoun
Neighbourhoods in Cairo
[edit]Locations in Cairo
[edit]- Tourist attractions in Cairo
- Museums in Cairo
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Cairo
Ancient monuments in Cairo
[edit]Bridges in Cairo
[edit]Cultural and exhibition centres in Cairo
[edit]Forts in Cairo
[edit]Fountains in Cairo
[edit]Gates in Cairo
[edit]Monuments and memorials in Cairo
[edit]Museums and art galleries in Cairo
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- 6th of October Panorama
- Bayt Al-Suhaymi
- Beit El-Umma
- Carriage Museum
- Coptic Museum
- Egyptian Geological Museum
- Egyptian Museum
- Egyptian National Military Museum
- Gayer-Anderson Museum
- Gezira Center for Modern Art
- Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum
- Mukhtar Museum
- Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo
- Museum of Islamic Ceramics
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Qasr Al-Eini Museum
- The Townhouse Gallery
Palaces and villas in Cairo
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- Abdeen Palace
- Al-Gawhara Palace
- Amir Alin Aq Palace
- Amir Taz Palace
- Baron Empain Palace
- Beshtak Palace
- Dubara Palace
- Gezirah Palace
- Heliopolis Palace
- Khairy Pasha Palace
- Koubbeh Palace
- Manial Palace and Museum
- Palace of Yashbak
- Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace
- Tahra Palace
- Tara
- Zaafarana palace
Parks and gardens in Cairo
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Public squares in Cairo
[edit]Religious buildings in Cairo
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- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Hakim Mosque
- All Saints' Cathedral
- Church of St. George
- Complex of Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay
- The Hanging Church
- Mashhad of Sayyida Ruqayya
- Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
- Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Muhammad Bek Abu El Dahab Complex
- Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
- St. Peter and St. Paul's Church
Secular buildings in Cairo
[edit]- Bank Misr Building
- Belmont Building
- Headquarters of the Arab League
- Khanqah of Baybars II
- Madrassa of Al-Nasir Muhammad
- Madrasa of Sarghatmish
- Maspero television building
- The Mogamma
- Qalawun complex
- Ramses Exchange
- Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda
- Sabil-Kuttab-Wakala of Sultan Qa'it Bay
- Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex
- Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay
- Wikala of Al-Ghuri
- Yacoubian Building
Streets in Cairo
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Theatres in Cairo
[edit]Towers in Cairo
[edit]Demographics of Cairo
[edit]Government and politics of Cairo
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- International relations of Cairo
Law and order in Cairo
[edit]- Law enforcement in Cairo
History of Cairo
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History of Cairo, by period or event
[edit]- Prehistory and origin of Cairo
- Medieval Cairo
- The town is conquered by the Muslims and the conquerors settle to the north of the Babylon Fortress, in an area that became known as Fustat (640 AD)
- The Fatimids found the city of Cairo in 969 as the new capital of the Fatimid caliphate in Egypt. The Caliph Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah gives Cairo its present name, al-Qāhiratu (The Victorious) (973)
- Egypt's capital moves from Fustat to Cairo (1168)
- Saladin, the first Sultan of Egypt, establishes the Ayyubid dynasty, based in Cairo (1174)
- The Mamluks seize control of Egypt and the city becomes capital of the Mamluk Sultanate (1250)
- Cairo under the Ottoman rule
- Capture of Cairo. Cairo's political influence diminishes after the Ottomans supplant Mamluk power over Egypt (1517)
- Under the Ottomans, Cairo expands south and west from its center around the Citadel
- Modern Cairo (1863–present)
- British invasion (1882)
- Egypt's independence (1922)
- Egyptian revolution of 1952
- Egyptian revolution of 2011
- Plans are announced for a yet-unnamed city to be built further east of New Cairo, intended to serve as the new capital of Egypt (2015)
History of Cairo, by subject
[edit]Culture of Cairo
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Arts in Cairo
[edit]Architecture of Cairo
[edit]Cinema of Cairo
[edit]Music and dance of Cairo
[edit]- Ballet of Cairo
- Music festivals and competitions in Cairo
- Music schools in Cairo
- Music venues in Cairo
- Musical ensembles in Cairo
- Musicians from Cairo
Visual arts of Cairo
[edit]- Public art in Cairo
- Egypt's Renaissance
Cuisine of Cairo
Events in Cairo
Languages of Cairo
Media in Cairo
- Newspapers in Cairo
- Radio and television in Cairo
People of Cairo
Religion in Cairo
[edit]Sports in Cairo
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- Football in Cairo
- Association football in Cairo
- Sports competitions in Cairo
- Sports venues in Cairo
Economy and infrastructure of Cairo
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- Companies in Cairo
- Communications in Cairo
- Financial services in Cairo
- Hotels and resorts in Cairo
- Restaurants and cafés in Cairo
- Shopping malls and markets in Cairo
- Tourism in Cairo
- Tourist attractions in Cairo
Transportation in Cairo
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- Air transport in Cairo
- Airports in Cairo
- Road transport in Cairo
- Buses in Cairo
- Roads in Cairo
Rail transport in Cairo
[edit]Cairo Metro
- Railway stations in Cairo
- Trams in Greater Cairo
Education in Cairo
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- Libraries in Cairo
- Universities and colleges in Cairo
Healthcare in Cairo
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- Hospitals in Cairo