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Most Egyptians are poor, their water's not exactly clean; the price of food's Inflated; schools are neglected; and their neighboring states are at each other's throats. Still they smile and say
Potters have been living and working near "Old Cairo" for a thousand years. When will they move into their new houses?
"Razzaz" is one of Egypt's most prominent artists. Find out how Egypt itself is the backbone of his work. Visit his studio. See his work.
She uses Egyptian fabrics, and riffs on traditional Egyptian styles, but there's nothing dusty about 24-year-old Amina K.'s fashion insurgency.
What's popular. What's good. What to skip. What you recommend.
Islam is different depending on where it's practiced. What's it like in Egypt?
Coptic Christians are said to be direct descendants of the original Egyptians. What are they like today?
Egypt watchers regularly predict an major uprising of the people. It doesn't happen. A collection of explanations.
Strike by strike, sit-in by sit-in, people nudge the government. Follow our Protest Index
It's patchy, but there are significant signs of improvement. Follow our Good Job Index.
Opinions differ on whether Muslim women should wear the hijab (head covering). But hey, it's here and it'll turn your head!
Tourist visit tombs but how about the Cairenes who live right among them? Visit the City of the Dead.
Egypt's has always had a 15% elite, but not the same 15%. Get a peek from an insider on who's rising and who's in retrograde.
Not all developing countries were born poor. How did Egypt get there?
Will Egypt's sparkling new high-tech village zap the country into the global economy?
