20 Facts About Cairo

Cairo is one of the most famous cities in the world. It’s renowned for the River Nile, the Pyramids, the towers, the dense population, the pollution, and so many other things. But how much do you really know about Cairo?

Did you know it’s home to one of the oldest universities in the world? Or that the two rival football teams from Cairo actually have the same home stadium? That’s just to get you interested – read on to see our top 20 interesting facts about Cairo!

The city of Cairo is best known for the Nile River. It is the longest river in Africa and it’s thought to be the longest river in the world, despite some recent findings that indicate that Amazon is actually longer. The Nile runs through the entire city of Cairo, creating several islands right in the middle. It is also the gateway to the Nile delta.