Egypt
Definition
Egypt is a country located at northeastern corner of Africa on Mediterranean Sea known for its ancient civilization including pyramids & hieroglyphs. Its capital city is Cairo.
Analogy
Imagine Egypt as an old library filled with books (pyramids) containing stories from thousands years ago (ancient Egyptian civilization).
Related terms
Nile River: The longest river in Africa which flows northward through eastern Africa to drain into Mediterranean Sea; it was vital for ancient Egyptian civilization.
Pharaohs: The title used for ancient Egyptian rulers who were considered gods on earth.
Hieroglyphics: Ancient writing system used by Egyptians that combined logographic and alphabetic elements.
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