What are the major problems in Cairo?

Social problems, such as lack of safety, illiteracy, and crime, have appeared in many parts of this mega-city, affecting both rich and poor areas. It has become evident, during recent decades, that government institutions are not able to cope properly with the ever-increasing rate of growth of Cairo and to manage it.

Is Cairo a clean city?

Cairo is not a very clean city but given the lack of a comprehensive trash collection system it is surprising that it is not dirtier. The informal economy fills the discrepancy between the inadequate official system and the real needs of the city. The majority of the city’s poor districts clean for themselves.

Why is Cairo so noisy?

And the cause of the noise really isn’t all that surprising: In general terms, the noise is a symptom of an increasingly unmanageable city, crowded far beyond its original capacity, officials at the National Research Center said. The main culprit is the two million cars, and drivers who jam the city roads every day.

Why is Egypt air quality so bad?

The main source of air pollution in Egypt comes from the particulate matter of both PM2. 5 and PM10 varieties. They mainly come from transportation, industry and the open burning of solid organic waste material. Carbon monoxide (CO) emitted from vehicles mixes in with the PM particles.

Is Egypt a bad place to live?

Egypt has some very, very poor areas, including slums. The slums are dangerous and you should not visit unless you know what you’re doing, e.g. it’s your job to go there. There are poor everywhere, and depending on the location they’ll either ask you for one EGP (about $0.05) or a “euro” if you’re in a touristy area.

Is Egypt poor than India?

Egypt has a GDP per capita of $12,700 as of 2017, while in India, the GDP per capita is $7,200 as of 2017.

Is Egypt Dusty?

Every year, sometime from March to May, an extremely hot, dry and dusty wind blows from the south or the southwest. When the flow of dry air continuously blows over vast desert regions, it picks up fine sand and dust particles and finally results in a dusty wind which is generally felt in the periphery of the desert.

What is it like to live in Cairo?

1. HATE: Environmental issues First of all, Cairo’s air is one of the most polluted in the Middle East and Africa. According to a study published in Nature, Cairo ranks as the 7th deadliest city in the world for air pollution. Practically, this meant that most of the days I did not see blue sky in the city.

How bad is the air pollution in Cairo?

According to a study published in Nature, Cairo ranks as the 7th deadliest city in the world for air pollution. Practically, this meant that most of the days I did not see blue sky in the city. Instead, it was grey, smoggy and it was hard to breathe. I don’t even want to know what effect it had on my lungs and general health.

What do you hate about living in Egypt?

HATE: Unhealthy lifestyle Weirdly, even though they have great access to fresh fruit, Cairo is a very unhealthy city to live in. According to a survey by WHO, more than 62\% of Egyptians are overweight. Moreover, Egypt has one of the highest child obesity rates in the world.

Does it matter what you wear in Egypt?

UN Women Study shows that it does not matter what you are wearing – whether you are wearing jeans and a sweater or a veil – you are an object of harassment, and not only verbal (not that it is acceptable either), but 94\% of women in Egypt have been a victim of physical sexual harassment as well.