El Gouna, Egypt — Questions and answers

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Who was the architect that designed the town of El Gouna?

Choices

  1. Michael Graves ✓
  2. The Red Sea residents
  3. 20,000 residents
  4. Traditional Egyptian builders

Answer: Michael Graves

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What kind of transportation are tuk-tuks in El Gouna?

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  1. Quick and affordable ✓
  2. Slow and expensive
  3. Big and noisy
  4. Only for fun

Answer: Quick and affordable

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What types of food can you find at the fish market in El Gouna?

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  1. Colorful reef fish and fresh shrimp ✓
  2. Only vegetables
  3. Meat and bread
  4. Sweets and candies

Answer: Colorful reef fish and fresh shrimp

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What exciting water sport is El Gouna a famous place for?

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  1. Kitesurfing ✓
  2. Swimming races
  3. Fishing
  4. Boating

Answer: Kitesurfing

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What can visitors do in the Egyptian desert near El Gouna?

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  1. Go on camel treks ✓
  2. Go swimming in the lagoons
  3. Play golf
  4. Shop at the fish market

Answer: Go on camel treks

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What beautiful views can golfers see while playing in El Gouna?

Choices

  1. The Red Sea and the desert ✓
  2. Only tall buildings
  3. A big city
  4. A snowy mountain

Answer: The Red Sea and the desert

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What do traditional dhows offer as the sun sets over the Red Sea?

Choices

  1. Tranquil cruises ✓
  2. Fast races
  3. Fishing trips
  4. Swimming lessons

Answer: Tranquil cruises

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What kind of atmosphere does El Gouna have when darkness descends?

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  1. Lively and cosmopolitan ✓
  2. Quiet and empty
  3. Sleepy and dark
  4. Cold and rainy

Answer: Lively and cosmopolitan

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What ancient themes do El Gouna's buildings subtly echo?

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  1. Ancient Egyptian themes ✓
  2. Modern city themes
  3. Space travel themes
  4. Jungle themes

Answer: Ancient Egyptian themes

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What is El Gouna committed to in order to protect its natural beauty?

Choices

  1. Sustainable tourism ✓
  2. Building more houses
  3. Selling all its land
  4. Doing nothing

Answer: Sustainable tourism

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