The land : the Nile River and Delta, deserts, the Aswan High Dam, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, Cairo, port cities, secondary cities
History and government : the Old and Middle Kingdoms, the New Kingdom, Greek and Roman rule, early Arab rulers, Mamluk and Ottoman control, Muhammad Ali Pasha and European intervention, independence, the 1952 revolution, the Suez War, unity and conflict, Anwar el-Sadat and peace with Israel, Hosni Mubarak, moving into the future, government
The people : ethnic groups, way of life, health, education, langauge
Cultural life : religion, architecture, literature, television and film, marriage, social life and customs, festivals and food, sports and recreation
The economy : agriculture, industry, transportation, trade and tourism, the future.
