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Look at the picture of Cairo, the capital city of Egypt situated in the bank of Nile river. Find the reasons of development of such big city even though it lies in the place with very little rainfall.

Look at the picture of Cairo, the capital city of Egypt situated in the bank of Nile river. Find the reasons of development of such big city even though it lies in the place with very little rainfall.

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Reasons why the capital city of Egypt, Cairo is developed are : 

  1. Nile river has made the lifestyle of people easy.
  2. This place is considered historically important as this place is considered the first center of human civilization. 
  3. There is attraction of historical pyramids in this place. 
  4. Life in the desert can be experienced closely.
  5. Small ships (yachts) sailed in the Nile river have supported in the trade. 
  6. There is European influence in lifestyle of people. 
  7. Tourism industry has also developed.
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