Egypt
Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Egypt accepting of differences?
When we asked people about diversity in Egypt and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...
"Egypt is a diverse country with a population of over 100 million people. It is home to a variety of ethnic and religious groups, including Coptic Christians, Muslims, and Jews. While there is some tension between different religious and ethnic groups, the majority of Egyptians are accepting of differences and strive to live in harmony. The government has also taken steps to promote tolerance and acceptance of diversity," said a member in Egypt.
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"Very friendly people and excepting of most but don't ever forget that being Muslim is very important to people here. They like people from all over to visit because this means having a good tourist business," remarked another expat who made the move to Alexandria, Egypt.
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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Egypt accepting of differences?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
