Cairo
North Africa, Egypt
Egypt
People from Cairo are called:
Male/General:
Cairene
Pronunciation:
/kaɪˈriːn/
Etymology & Origin
From Arabic 'al-Qāhirah', meaning 'the Victorious City' or 'the Conqueror'.
About Cairo
- Capital and largest city of Egypt, known as 'Mother of the World'.
- Ancient city near the pyramids of Giza and home to Al-Azhar University.
- Largest urban agglomeration in Africa and the Arab world.
- Major center of Islamic scholarship and Arabic culture for over 1,000 years.
- Important hub for politics, film industry, and media in the Middle East.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 10,100,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Egypt
- Region:
- North Africa