GC1MGE8 Egypt: ATW80 (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by Jules Verne

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actualsize: Time to go. I never liked the area this adopted cache was in much anyway, but at least it was self-sustaining. Now, not so much.

GC1MGE8 ▼

A cache by Jules Verne Message this owner

Hidden : 3/28/2009

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A courier just delivered a handwritten message to your door. It reads:

My dear friend and intrepid traveler,

After much planning, I have prepared a new and exciting challenge for you. Called Around the World in 80 Caches!, it requires patience, ingenuity, and the ability to handle the unexpected. In this journey, you will be venturing into several countries, 80 in all, in search of concealed artifacts. The countries will lead you to continents, and the continents will lead you to the ultimate prize, hereafter known as "The World." Based on your experience and past adventures, I am confident you will succeed. As always, travel safe and be sure to document your findings. I look forward to hearing all about your grand expedition.

Your great admirer,

Jules Verne

IMPORTANT NOTE: Information in this cache will help you solve Africa: ATW80 (GC1MGA3), a puzzle cache tied to the related countries.

Located at the dead end of seedy looking La Mesa St. in Anaheim you are in close proximity to a Gentlemen's Club but don't let that scare you. If you park on that side of the street you will be under the watchful eye of a security camera. However the cache is out of view and you can park on the freeway side too if there are spaces available.

Container is a small 2 inch mint can hidden in a really obvious place so no hint required.

Some quick facts about Egypt:

Location:
Egypt is situated in northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Libya is on its western border and the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea makes up the eastern border. The Sudan lies on Egypt's southern border.

Land Boundaries:
Gaza Strip 11 km, Israel 266 km, Libya 1,115 km and the Sudan 1,273 km.

Geography:
Egypt covers 95,450 sq km , slightly more than three times the size of New Mexico, US. It has a desert climate with hot, dry summers and moderate winters. The country is basically a vast desert plateau interrupted by the Nile valley and delta. Its lowest point is at the Qattara Depression -133 m, and the highest point is Mount Catherine at 2,629 m.

Natural hazards that afflict the country are:
Periodic droughts, frequent earthquakes, flash floods, landslides and a hot, driving windstorm called khamsin which occurs in the spring. Egypt controls the Sinai Peninsula and the Suez Canal, a sea link between Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Its size, and juxtaposition to Israel establish its major role in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Population:
More than 76 million people live in Egypt. Life expectancy is around 70 years. Birth rate is on average 2.95 per woman. Literacy rate is 68% for men and only 47% for women.

Languages:
Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes.

Ethnic Groups:
Eastern Hamitic stock (Egyptians, Bedouins, and Berbers)99%. Greek,Nubian, Armenian and other European (primarily Italian and French)1%. Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94%, Coptic Christian and other 6%.

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