Cairo (القاهرة), located in the northeast of Egypt, is one of the largest cities in Africa and the capital city of the country. It is a very old city, situated near the Nile Delta. It is a multi-cultural and multi-religious city, with plenty of landmarks and places to see. It is an important transportation knot in the Mediterranean region. Cairo is a place visited by millions of tourists every year. It is the capital of cultural tourism and a city famous for its landmarks like Cairo Opera House, Baron Empain Palace, Al-Azhar Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Cairo Tower, Cairo Citadel, and many others. Cairo International Airport, the busiest airport in the country, serves the city and is located to the northeast of Cairo.
