Money / Currency

Egyptian Pound (E) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of E£100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 piastres.
Credit Cards are widely accepted
Banks and Bureau de change can change cash and travellers cheques.

Communications

International direct dialling available countrywide
Mobile roaming coverage is available around Cairo, and major towns along the Nile.
Internet cafes are available in major towns
Postal service is very reliable

Country code: ++20

Electricity

Electric Power is 220V running at 50Hz.

The Plug types used are :
Round pin attachment plug

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