Egypt is building a new capital city in the middle of the Sahara Desert, due to rapid population growth and overcrowding in Cairo. The new city will house government ministries, institutions, and infrastructure, as well as residential areas, universities, and sports centers. The city is designed to be a global center with a strong economy and vibrant city life. It will feature iconic buildings, including the tallest building in Africa, and a massive park six times the size of New York's Central Park. The city's design incorporates various cultural influences, including ancient Egyptian, Islamic, and international styles, reflecting the country's aspiration to become a global hub. The project aims to alleviate the strain on Cairo, provide a new economic center, and shape Egypt's future.
1. Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
2. The Sahara Desert is located east of Cairo.
3. The Egyptian government is building a new capital city in the desert.
4. The new capital city is being built to address Cairo's traffic and congestion problems.
5. Around 20 million people live in the metropolitan area of Cairo.
6. The Egyptian ministries are currently spread across the city, causing long distances and pollution.
7. The government is building a new administrative center to house all the ministries and government institutions.
8. The new capital city will have a large central axis with ministry buildings, a cabinet building, and a circular development with national institutes.
9. The city will also have a large sports complex, a national stadium, and a park six times the size of New York's Central Park.
10. The Green River Park will have an artificial river inspired by the Nile.
11. The new capital city will have 20 residential centers with distinct architectural styles.
12. The city will also have a central business district with office and high-rise buildings, including the Iconic Tower, which will be the tallest building in Africa.
13. The Oblisco skyscraper, if completed in 2030, will be the tallest building in the world with a height of exactly one kilometer.
14. The city will have two large mosques and a Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.
15. The Egyptian government has initiated a campaign to discourage people from having more than two children.
16. The population of Egypt is growing at a rate higher than the world population.
17. The country's dependence on the Nile is a threat to its national security.
18. Since the 1970s, massive new development projects have been set up around Cairo to reduce the strain on the capital city.
19. The construction of the 10th of Ramadan city began in 1977.
20. The sixth of October City was built in 1979.
21. The Sheikh Zayed City was built in 1995.
22. The city of El Obour, El Shorouk, Badr, and Madinaty were also built.
23. New Cairo, which began construction in the year 2000, is the largest such project to date.
24. The Nile is the main source of water in Egypt, accounting for 97% of freshwater in the country.
25. The Egyptian government regards the country's dependence on the Nile as a threat to its national security.