Travel in Middle East
The Middle East region has a stamp that smells negative, especially in the eyes of the West. However, still many foreign tourists who visit there because the Middle East has a history and old culture very interesting.
Most people think the Middle East synonymous with the country of Saudi Arabia, but there is some other country that is worth a visit. It was not scary as envisaged because they realize the state revenue from tourism, including the largest. Although many countries in the Middle East are modern, but still maintain themselves by not dressing too open and always follow the rules that apply in each place. Better still go there in October to May when the weather is not so hot.
Egypt
Arab Republic of Egypt, or Egypt, a country that most of its territory located in northeastern Africa. Official languages??, Arabic and 85% of the population are Muslims. With a population of 77.5 million, Egypt's most populated country on the African continent. Egyptian man wearing ordinary clothes, long pants and shirts. Modern Muslim woman wearing a colorful and patterned. Young people more stylish with jeans.
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, in my opinion looks shabby. The building is old mat, mobilmobilnya kinds of scrap metal junk, plus dust and debris everywhere. Cairo Tower in 1000 dubbed as the City because of the many minarets. Sightseeing coolest Egyptian Museum which stores hundreds of thousands of collection. While fond of shopping, go to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. For Christians, it is worth visiting where there is a Coptic church where Jesus' family hid from the pursuit of Herod.
But the main goal of tourists to Egypt to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Located 20 km from Cairo, precisely at Giza. Pyramid building is actually the burial place of the Pharaohs (the title of king of Ancient Egypt), who ruled in 2630-1814 BC. Many who thought the pyramids in Egypt as there are only three at Giza, but in total there are 138 pieces. Most of these are in Saqqara. Other archaeological sites in Luxor and Abu Simbel.
Israel
Israel is actually the center of three world religions, namely Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Israel is the only country in the Middle East where the Muslim minority, amounting to 16% of the 7.4 million inhabitants. Usually go by road from Egypt or Jordan. You can ask for immigration Israel stamped on a piece of paper from awe difficult to enter certain countries. Jerusalem is one city that permeterperseginya store at most historic sites in the world. For Jews, the Temple Mount the holiest place where believed to be the place God first created man and will build the Third Temple on the Last Day.
As for Muslims, there is the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque which is the third holiest place after Mecca and Medina. It was there believed to be the place of the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven accompanied by the Angel Gabriel. For Christians and Catholics, many sites are written in the Bible scattered in Israel, such as Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jericho, Tiberias. Please note, Bethlehem entered the Palestinian territories. So there are stringent checks on its borders, but it's all safe.
Jordan
Jordan always reminds me of Queen Rania. Consort of King Abdullah II is the most beautiful queen 'hanging out' and active in social media such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Although 99% of Jordan's population is Muslim, but modern Arab state of Jordan.
Quality of life, level of education, health facilities, and security level one of the highest among Arab countries. Keep in mind, King's father just married to British women. The women in the royal family were not veiled. Jordanian government to be neutral in religious matters to the people.
There are also several museums that holds the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient amphitheater since Roman times. But Petra remains a major tourist attraction in Jordan. Petra is an ancient city located about 230 km from Amman. Built in the 6th century BC and was discovered again in 1812.
Al Khazneh or The Treasury, the buildings are carved in pink stone. He entered into the list of New 7 Wonders of the World. consists of a collection of seven Emirates, led by an emir, namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khimah and Fujairah. Although Islam the official religion of the UAE, but the government has a tolerance of other religions owners because most of the expatriate population.
United Arab Emirates
Clothes worn white kandura Emirati men and black abayas by women is less visible among the crowd of people dressed a la West. But still there is no kissing in public. Sightseeing concentrated in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, coupled with a safari in the desert.
Although the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, but Dubai is more famous for the Emir to build his city 'like crazy'. Starting from the world's largest artificial island, until the hotel and the tallest building in the world. Yes, there sights almost entirely man-made.
Turkey
Although 99% of the population are Muslims, but secular Turkish state since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founded the Turkish Republic in 1923.
Although Turkey's capital Ankara, but Istanbul is more popular for tourists. The former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire this store beautiful historic buildings, such as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (called the "Blue Mosque"), Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Galal Tower, and Grand Bazaar. Other cities are also worth a visit; Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale.
Blue Cruise or tour boat ride along the Mediterranean Sea a very interesting experience. Cities and towns in the coastal beaches are very beautiful, like Cash, Fethiye, Marmaris. Try to air balloon ride in Cappadocia. The view from a height of fairy chimneys really spectacular because of its shape looks similar to the lunar surface.
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