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CAIRO, EGYPT ATimeless Journey Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, with a name that means "the vic- torious city." It is located on both banks of the River Nile near the head of the river's delta in northern Egypt and has been settled for more than 6,000 years, serving as the capital of numerous Egyptian kingdoms. Cairo is known locally as "Misr," which is the Arabic name for Egypt, because of its centrality to Egyptian life. Cairo also includes several river islands, which play an important role in the life of the city. As the region’s principal commercial, administrative, and tourist center, Cairo contains many cul- tural institutions, business and corporate headquarters, governmental offices, universities, and hotels, which together create a busy stream of constant activity.