Cairo
geographical name
Cai·ro
ˈkī-(ˌ)rō 
city on the Nile River in northern Egypt; the nation's capital population 7,786,640
Note: Cairo grew from its roots in the 7th century to become the largest city in Africa, Europe, and Asia Minor in the first half of the 14th century.
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“Cairo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cairo. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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