Egypt is a country with a strong history and underlying culture. It was in fact one of the earliest civilizations. Today, Egypt is one of the leading forces in the Arab world with a strong presence in music, film and sports.

Egypt’s national sport is football, aka soccer. The game is loved by millions and the national team is ranked among the best in the FIFA world rankings. When rival cities play in Egypt, fans flock to the streets before the game to support their team. If their team wins, the party continues into the night. Handball is another popular game for Egyptians and one they are very good at. They normally rank high in the World Men’s Handball Championship and compete at Olympic levels.

Within the Arab countries, Egyptian music is considered to be the most influential and cutting edge. Tradition music is still heard in the streets and concerts and involves mainly harps, flutes and percussion. In the 1970’s pop music became popular, while today rock and metal genres are liked by many.