Egypt is an Arab country in North Africa and the Middle East, limited to the north of the Mediterranean, east of Gaza Strip by Israel, the Gulf of Aqaba (which is through contact with Jordan and Saudi Arabia) and the Red Sea, the south west of Sudan and Libya. Its capital is Cairo.

In addition to the capital Cairo, Egypt’s other major cities are Alexandria, Al-Mansurah, Aswan, Asyut, El-Mahall el-Kubrat, Giza, Hurghada, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Port Safaga, Port Said, Sharm el Sheikh, Shubra-El -Khema, Suez and Zagazig.
Egyptian territory and extending the Sahara desert and parts of Libya desert. There are oases, among which are the Bahariya, Dakhleh, Farafra, Kharga and Siwa.

Egypt is bordered by Libya to the west, south Sudan and north-eastern Israel. Country controls Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.
The important role that Egypt plays in geopolitics comes from its strategic position as a land bridge between Africa and Asia, and the crossing point between the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.

When we say Egypt, we think first of all at pyramids, and Egyptian mythology, specifically all about Pharaohs and pyramids. Along the Pharaohs, hieroglyphics, pyramids are truly a symbol of ancient Egypt.

The way of construction of the pyramids:  Ancient Egyptians were some distinguished architects, given that Egypt is today the largest stone monument on Earth, and the only wonder of the ancient world held until today, the Pyramid of Cheops. Studies have shown how to construct: as the pyramid rose around them, the workers made a ramp that lifted the stone blocks on some wooden sledges. In this way, they put on block after block, until the pyramid was finished, and then the ramp was removed, leaving the pyramid itself, in all its glory. Its top is coated with gold pyramid. Today, in Egypt, only a few pyramids are whole, unfortunately.

With such a vast and exciting culture and history, souvenir shops in Egypt contain all kinds of items related to Egyptian pyramids and their culture.

Souvenirs – the most popular shopping in Egypt are papyrus, perfume oils and essences, and statuettes of basalt, articles of gold and silver, precious stones, Hookahs, traditional clothes. Egypt is invaded by spoofed rice paper or banana leaves with patterns punching, therefore the papyrus has to be purchased from certain stores that are given a quality certificates for these products.

Money – currency Egypt – Egyptian pound or Egyptian Pound (LE). 1 pound = 100 piastres. 1 $ USA = about 5 pounds. The shops accept U.S. dollars, but when the goods are more expensive.

In the rest area, most shops and souvenir stalls haven’t a fixed price, after negotiation price of the product can be taken 2-3 times cheaper.

It is very well developed in Egypt, duty free shops chain. Shopping in these stores can be made upon presentation of passport.

Shops or stores exist all over the world. Today people sell everything. In fact, trade is one of the main activities of man since ancient times. Phoenicia, located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean in antiquity played an important role in developing trade. This situation was favored by the Phoenicia strategic location at the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. Phoenician merchants were built in strategic places on the coast a series of docks, bazaar, market factors and the colonies. Through these commercial items they showed their dominance over trade in the Mediterranean basin. Initially they sold over land, then entering the commercial circuit of cedar and oak timber used in shipbuilding and the sarcophagi of Egyptian pharaohs. Gradually an important place in the trading business there was olive oil, wine, Phoenician art products, fabrics and weapons. Also the slave trade in Ethiopia, Greece and the Caucasus has been particularly developed.

A gift is a small attention that someone gives to another person with different occasions. For example: on Mother’s Day, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, on her or his birthday or when someone goes to a place and buys a souvenir for someone else etc..

A gift shop is a place where you can find souvenirs. By buying something from a gift shop you can prove that you were in a certain location, visiting something or just passing by.

Of course, we can find gift shops online too, where you can find everything you need, things for any person, of any kind. Usually there are funny things, with all kinds of funny writing and drawing.

A shop must submit a self-image which individualizes it over its competitors. Store image can be defined as consumer perceptions of the store and its attributes, emphasized by a package of features: store location, size and structure of the assortment of goods, atmosphere and internal organization, promotional resources, overall planning.

These features are perceived by customers synergistically, as those elements that define the personality of the store. Asked how personality is appreciated in store, consumers will respond by using terms like: honest, fair, reliable, exciting, interesting, etc., describing and so the physical facilities provided: clean, easy to find, parking, etc.

A list of attributes may not be exhaustive. Each store, depending on its commercial policy, the specifics of the area attractions, may have other attributes.

It is estimated that the commercial success of a store depends on:
a) the location;
b) choice assortment of goods and services offered for sale;
c) environment and organization (planning) interior.

A gift shop should have a location close to touristic places, such as: beaches, museums, art gallery, tourist resort, malls etc. where there is a large touristic flow.