Cairo's country is Egypt, a transcontinental nation located in North Africa and the Middle East. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. Egypt is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, with its rich cultural heritage spanning over 5, 000 years. It is also home to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings. Egypt is a major political and economic power in the region, and is a key player in the Arab world.