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Climate of Egypt
The climate of Egypt is characterized by a hot season from May to September and a cool season from November to March. However, the northern winds are a welcome respite and do a good job of keeping the temperatures slightly moderated. In the coastal regions, average annual temperatures vary from a maximum of 37° C to a minimum of 14° C. The most humid area is along the Mediterranean coast, where the average annual rainfall is about 200 mm. Rainfall decreases rapidly towards the south; Cairo receives on average only 25 mm of rain a year, and in many desert locations it may rain only once in several years.
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Flora And Fauna of Egypt
The most common tree found in Egypt is that of the date palm. Others trees include the sycamore, tamarisk, acacia, carob, the cypress, elm, eucalyptus, mimosa, and myrtle, as well as various types of other fruit trees. As Egypt has rich alluvial soils, especially in the delta, fruit like grapes, variety of vegetables, and flowers such as the lotus, jasmine, and rose are found in fairly reasonable quantities.
The animals of Egypt include Gazelles, desert fox, hyena, jackal, wild ass, boar, and jerboa. Reptiles include lizards and several kinds of poisonous snakes, like the asp and the horned viper. The country also has numerous species of birds, especially in the Nile Delta and Nile Valley. Presently, the country has 153 known species of birds, including the sunbird, golden oriole, egret, hoopoe, plover, pelican, flamingo, heron, stork, quail, and snipe. Birds of prey found in Egypt include eagles, falcons, vultures, owls, kites, and hawks.
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