Sinai peninsula, in fact, occupies a distinctive position on the Egypt's map, as it locates the north eastern part of Egypt. From the east, it is bordered by el-Aqaba Gulf, and by Suez Canal from the west. The whole Sinai coast's lenghth is about 870 Km, i.e, 30% of the total of Egypt's coasts (2400 Km).
Sinai's area, however, constitutes 6% of Egypt's area, about 61.000 Km square. It is deemed to be the land of minerals and wealth, as it harbours great deal of minerals and oilfields, cool, iron, cement, black and white sand, and exotic herbs.
The historical significance of Sinai could be simply ascribed to its unique spot, as it is the eastern gate of Egypt. Sinai has witnessed many wars for defending Egypt; the war between Ramses II and the Hittites, but also attested the oldest Qadsh peace treaty concluded in 1270 B.C.
The prophet's land and the cradle of divine messages is, also, Sinai, via which the Father of the prophets, "Ibrahim" had crossed. Furthermore, Sinai was the place in which Moses had spoken to God from Mount El-Tour. This holy land, in addition, had witnessed the Youssef's cross to Egypt , and the passing of the sacred family while in the Coptic time.
Islamic conquest to Egypt, however, has been realized at the hands of Amr Ibn Al-As through Sinai.
Sinai was and will remain the strategic spot for defending the homeland of Egypt, it has witnessed many severe wars; 1956, 1967 and 1973 wars.
The Egyptian diplomacy, as a matter of fact, played an important role in regaining Sinai, when President Sadat's initiative came to demonstrate the Egyptian desire to bring about peace. In November 1977, he visited Israel, then came Camp David's meetings to yield the 1979 peace accord between Egypt and Israel.
By virtue of such accord Israel withdrew from Sinai, but little Taba was claimed to be belonged to Israel. Egypt, never gave up but resorted to the international arbitration, which announced on September 29, 1988 that Taba, the cherished piece of Egypt's soil, is an Egyptian land.
Today, Sinai testifies the implementation of the national project (1994 - 2017) for developing all walks of life throught the giant 75-billion plan.
source: arabic news
Sinai's area, however, constitutes 6% of Egypt's area, about 61.000 Km square. It is deemed to be the land of minerals and wealth, as it harbours great deal of minerals and oilfields, cool, iron, cement, black and white sand, and exotic herbs.
The historical significance of Sinai could be simply ascribed to its unique spot, as it is the eastern gate of Egypt. Sinai has witnessed many wars for defending Egypt; the war between Ramses II and the Hittites, but also attested the oldest Qadsh peace treaty concluded in 1270 B.C.
The prophet's land and the cradle of divine messages is, also, Sinai, via which the Father of the prophets, "Ibrahim" had crossed. Furthermore, Sinai was the place in which Moses had spoken to God from Mount El-Tour. This holy land, in addition, had witnessed the Youssef's cross to Egypt , and the passing of the sacred family while in the Coptic time.
Islamic conquest to Egypt, however, has been realized at the hands of Amr Ibn Al-As through Sinai.
Sinai was and will remain the strategic spot for defending the homeland of Egypt, it has witnessed many severe wars; 1956, 1967 and 1973 wars.
The Egyptian diplomacy, as a matter of fact, played an important role in regaining Sinai, when President Sadat's initiative came to demonstrate the Egyptian desire to bring about peace. In November 1977, he visited Israel, then came Camp David's meetings to yield the 1979 peace accord between Egypt and Israel.
By virtue of such accord Israel withdrew from Sinai, but little Taba was claimed to be belonged to Israel. Egypt, never gave up but resorted to the international arbitration, which announced on September 29, 1988 that Taba, the cherished piece of Egypt's soil, is an Egyptian land.
Today, Sinai testifies the implementation of the national project (1994 - 2017) for developing all walks of life throught the giant 75-billion plan.
source: arabic news
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