Outline of Cairo explained

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Cairo:

General reference

Pronunciation: (;^[1] ar|القاهرة|al-Qāhirah, pronounced as /arz/;
Common English name(s): Cairo
Official English name(s): Cairo
Adjectival(s): Cairene
Demonym(s): Cairene

Geography of Cairo

Cairo is:
- a city
  - capital of Egypt
Population of Cairo: 9,153,135
Area of Cairo: 606 km² (234 sq mi)

Cairo
Native Name:	القاهرة
Pushpin Map:	Egypt
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location within Egypt
Coordinates:	30.0444°N 31.2358°W
Pushpin Relief:	yes

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

Districts of Cairo

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

Ancient monuments in Cairo

Bridges in Cairo

Monuments and memorials in Cairo

Museums and art galleries in Cairo

Museums in Cairo

Palaces and villas in Cairo

Parks and gardens in Cairo

Al-Azhar Park

Public squares in Cairo

Tahrir Square

Religious buildings in Cairo

Mosques in Cairo

Secular buildings in Cairo

Streets in Cairo

Theatres in Cairo

Cairo Opera House

Towers in Cairo

Cairo Tower

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, 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

Culture of Cairo

Arts in Cairo

Architecture of Cairo

Cinema of Cairo

Music and dance of Cairo

Ballet of Cairo
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
- Khedivial Opera House
Musical ensembles in Cairo
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra
Musicians from Cairo

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

Media in Cairo

Newspapers in Cairo
- Al-Ahram
- Egypt Today
Radio and television in Cairo
- Egyptian Radio

People of Cairo

People from Cairo

Religion in Cairo

Sunni Islam
Oriental Orthodoxy
- Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria

Sports in Cairo

Football in Cairo
- Association football in Cairo
  - Cairo derby
    - Al Ahly SC
    - Zamalek SC
Sports competitions in Cairo
Sports venues in Cairo

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
Restaurants and cafés in Cairo
- Café Riche
Shopping malls and markets in Cairo
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

Cairo Metro
- Lines
- Stations
  - Abbassia
  - El-Marg
Railway stations in Cairo
- Ramses Station
Trams in Greater Cairo

Education in Cairo

Libraries in Cairo
- Egyptian National Library and Archives
Universities and colleges in Cairo

Healthcare in Cairo

Hospitals in Cairo

Notes and References

Web site: Cairo. 18 September 2018. Collins Dictionary. n.d.. 19 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180919025322/https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/cairo. live.