title: Eyewitness introduction to Egypt: "The gift of the Nile".
abstract: Northeastern corner of Africa, lying at the crossroads between the two continents of Europe and Asia (in the Sinai Peninsula), while bordering Libya, Sudan, Israel and the Red Sea. Egypt is the most ancient tourist country in the world. Several health fact-finding missions in the last few years were made to this small country that is frequently defined by the Valley of the Nile. With the spreading deserts on either side, or a very rich heritage of ancient relics, these scenic vistas are without equal elsewhere in the world. Although there are significant cultural differences among the population, Egypt has a long history of ethnic and religious compassion. Among the many rarities, main tourist attractions include the three great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, amazing ancient wonders of the world. These fact-finding missions included how health and medical care are defined, how people and culture are intertwined with its physical features, land use, and the economy and its resources.
authors.affiliation: g.brown2@worldnet.att.net
authors.forename: Geraldine
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004534:Egypt; D006801:Humans; D012067:Religion; D014195:Travel