The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C., and a series of dynasties ruled in Egypt for the next three millennia. The last native dynasty fell to the Persians in 341 B.C., who in turn were replaced by the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. It was the Arabs who introduced Islam and the Arabic language in the 7th century and who ruled for the next six centuries. A local military caste, the Mamluks took control about 1250 and continued to govern after the conquest of Egypt by the Ottoman Turks in 1517. Following the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt became an important world transportation hub, but also fell heavily into debt. Ostensibly to protect its investments, Britain seized control of Egypt's government in 1882, but nominal allegiance to the Ottoman Empire continued until 1914. Partially independent from the UK in 1922, Egypt acquired full sovereignty with the overthrow of the British-backed monarchy in 1952. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1971 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered the time-honored place of the Nile River in the agriculture and ecology of Egypt. A rapidly growing population (the largest in the Arab world), limited arable land, and dependence on the Nile all continue to overtax resources and stress society. The government has struggled to meet the demands of Egypt's growing population through economic reform and massive investment in communications and physical infrastructure.
Mall 25 Na\\\'ama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, EGYPT
Daily Diving including Ras Mohamed and Tiran, Special trips to thistlegorm wreck and Dahab. PADI courses from beginner to divemaster.
Full snoreklling program available.
PO Box 275, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, EGYPT
Unique in the area, Sharks Bay Umbi Diving Village is a friendly, relaxing place that still maintains the feel of how Sharm used to be before the arrival of large scale tourism.
Fayrouz Hilton Na\\\'ama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, EGYPT
Sinai Dive Club (Padi IDC Gold Palm Resort) offers daily diving to Ras Mohamed and Strait of Tiran, weekly live-aboard and accommodation in the Resorts.
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c/o Dreams Beach Resort, Sharm El Sheikh, 46619, S. Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, EGYPT
DIVING & SNORKELING EQUIPMENT RENTAL
DAILY TRIPS BY BOAT (DIVING & SNORKELING)
BUBBLEMAKERS & DISCOVERSCUBADIVING
MULTILINGUAL DIVING COURSES (FROM DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING UP TO INSTRUCTOR)
TECHNICAL DIVING
DAILY DIVES FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS (BY BOAT & BY SHORE)
FREE TRANSFER SERVICE FROM/TO YOUR HOTEL
SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR GROUPS AND DIVING SCHOOLS
PRIVATE BOATS SERVICE
NIGHT DIVES
UNDERWATER PHOTOCAMERAS FOR RENT
UNDERWATER VIDEO SERVICE
4 The Parklands
Scruton
, Northallerton Dl7 8YT, North Yorkshire, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, EGYPT
When you dive with European Diving Centre you get So Much More! Qualified divers are spoilt by expert guides and thoughtful touches which enhance your dive experience! Courses available.