The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Cairo:
Cairo –
General reference Pronunciation: ( ; , ; Common English name(s): Cairo Official English name(s): Cairo Adjectival(s): Cairene Demonym(s): Cairene
Geography of Cairo
Geography of Cairo Cairo is: a city capital of Egypt Population of Cairo: 9,153,135 Area of Cairo: 606 km2 (234 sq mi)
Location of Cairo
Cairo is situated within the following regions: Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere Africa (outline) North Africa Sahara Desert Middle East Egypt (outline) Lower Egypt Cairo Governorate Greater Cairo Time zone(s): Egypt Standard Time (UTC+02) In Summer: Egypt Daylight Time (UTC+03)
Environment of Cairo
Climate of Cairo
Natural geographic features of Cairo Hills in Cairo Mokattam Islands in Cairo Gezira Roda Island Rivers in Cairo Nile World Heritage Sites in Cairo Islamic Cairo
Areas of Cairo
Coptic Cairo Downtown Cairo Islamic Cairo Old Cairo
Districts of Cairo
Azbakeya Bulaq Daher El Manial El Qobbah El Sakkakini Faggala Garden City Heliopolis Maadi Nasr City Shubra Zamalek Zeitoun
Neighbourhoods in Cairo
Abbassia
Locations in Cairo Tourist attractions in Cairo Museums in Cairo Egyptian Museum Shopping areas and markets Qasaba of Radwan Bey World Heritage Sites in Cairo Giza pyramid complex Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx of Giza
Ancient monuments in Cairo
Babylon Fortress Statue of Ramesses II
Bridges in Cairo
6th October Bridge Boulak Bridge Imbaba Bridge Qasr El Nil Bridge
Cultural and exhibition centres in Cairo
El Sawy Culture Wheel
Forts in Cairo
Cairo Citadel
Fountains in Cairo
Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda
Gates in Cairo Gates of Cairo Bab al-Futuh Bab al-Nasr Bab Zuweila
Monuments and memorials in Cairo
Emir Qurqumas Complex Mausoleum of Saad Zaghloul Unknown Soldier Memorial
Museums and art galleries in Cairo
Museums in Cairo 6th of October Panorama Bayt Al-Suhaymi Beit El-Umma Carriage Museum Coptic Museum Egyptian Geological Museum Egyptian Museum Anubis Shrine 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
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
Al-Azhar Park
Public squares in Cairo
Tahrir Square
Religious buildings in Cairo
Mosques in Cairo 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
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
Muizz Street Qasr El Eyni Street Qasr El Nil Street Saliba Street Talaat Harb Street
Theatres in Cairo
Cairo Opera House
Towers in Cairo
Cairo Tower
Demographics of Cairo
Demographics of Cairo
Government and politics of Cairo
Politics of Cairo
International relations of Cairo Twin towns and sister cities of Cairo
Law and order in Cairo
Law enforcement in Cairo Egyptian National Police
History of Cairo
History of Cairo
History of Cairo, by period or event
Timeline of Cairo
Prehistory and origin of Cairo The Romans establish a fortress town on the east bank of the Nile river (1st century) 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
Abdeen Palace incident of 1942 Cairo fire Siege of Cairo
Culture of Cairo
Culture of Cairo
Arts in Cairo
Architecture of Cairo
Buildings in Cairo Tallest buildings in Cairo Residential Architecture in Historic Cairo
Cinema of Cairo
Cairo Higher Institute of Cinema Cairo International Film Festival 34th Cairo International Film Festival
Music and dance of Cairo
Ballet of Cairo Cairo Contemporary Dance Center Cairo Opera Ballet Company Higher Institute of Ballet Music festivals and competitions in Cairo Cairo Congress of Arab Music Music schools in Cairo Arabic Oud House Cairo Conservatoire Music venues in Cairo Cairo Opera House Egyptian Royal Opera House Musical ensembles in Cairo Cairo Symphony Orchestra Musicians from Cairo Gamal Abdel-Rahim Rageh Daoud Yusef Greiss
Visual arts of Cairo
Public art in Cairo Egypt's Renaissance Cuisine of Cairo Ful medames Events in Cairo Cairo International Book Fair Languages of Cairo Egyptian Arabic Coptic Media in Cairo Newspapers in Cairo Al-Ahram Egypt Today Radio and television in Cairo Egyptian Radio People of Cairo People from Cairo Boutros Boutros-Ghali Naguib Mahfouz Roland Moreno
Religion in Cairo
Religion in Cairo Sunni Islam Oriental Orthodoxy Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
Sports in Cairo
Sports in Cairo Football in Cairo Association football in Cairo Cairo derby Al Ahly SC Zamalek SC Sports competitions in Cairo 2006 Africa Cup of Nations 2007 Pan Arab Games Rallye des Pharaons Sports venues in Cairo 30 June Stadium Al Ahly Sports Hall Al-Salam Stadium Cairo International Stadium Cairo Military Academy Stadium Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex El Marg Stadium
Economy and infrastructure of Cairo
Economy of Cairo Companies in Cairo Ghabbour Group Communications in Cairo Cairo Regional Internet Exchange Financial services in Cairo Banque du Caire Hotels and resorts in Cairo Cairo Marriott Hotel El Gezira Sheraton Hotel Fairmont Nile City Grand Nile Tower Hotel Marriott Mena House Hotel Semiramis InterContinental Hotel Shepheard's Hotel Windsor Hotel Restaurants and cafés in Cairo Café Riche Shopping malls and markets in Cairo Khan el-Khalili Mall of Egypt Tiba Outlet Mall Tourism in Cairo Tourist attractions in Cairo Giza pyramid complex
Transportation in Cairo
Transport in Cairo Air transport in Cairo Airports in Cairo Cairo International Airport Road transport in Cairo Buses in Cairo Roads in Cairo Ring Road
Rail transport in Cairo
Rail transport in Cairo Cairo Metro Lines Cairo Metro Line 1 Cairo Metro Line 2 Cairo Metro Line 3 Stations Abbassia El-Marg Railway stations in Cairo Ramses Station Trams in Greater Cairo
Education in Cairo
Education in Cairo Libraries in Cairo Egyptian National Library and Archives Universities and colleges in Cairo Ain Shams University Cairo University French University of Egypt German University in Cairo October University for Modern Sciences and Arts Future University in Egypt
Healthcare in Cairo
Healthcare in Cairo Hospitals in Cairo 57357 Hospital Coptic Hospital Manshiet el Bakry Hospital Nile Badrawi Hospital Qasr El Eyni Hospital
See also
Outline of geography
References
External links