- On average, Egypt only sees one inch of rain fall each year
- The Sahara Desert is the same size as the USA (3.3 million square miles)
- The ancient Egyptians invented clocks, as well as the 365-day calendar and the 24-hour day
- The word pharaoh means ‘great house’ as Ancient Egyptians believed a king’s human body was home to God
- Cats were (and still are) considered sacred animals by Egyptians. It is thought that families kept cats as pets as a way to bring luck and good fortune
- The pyramids of Egypt are the last remaining of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’
- The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. The incredible structure weighs as much as 16 Empire State buildings
- The ancient Egyptians worshipped over 2,000 gods and goddesses
- The Red Sea is one of the top diving spots in the world
- Egypt is home to over 30 species of snakes, including the venomous cobra
