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Since 1992, Egypt's image as a safe country to visit has been shattered by a wave of terrorism, which has scared many tourists away. The 1997 Luxor massacre dealt tourism a massive blow, and even now tourist numbers are twenty percent below their 1996 levels. Egyptians complain that most fears are wildly exaggerated, given that life continues as normal, muggings are unheard of and cities feel unintimidating at night. In the event, most visitors experience no trouble at all, and soon become as relaxed as the locals Other useful information
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