EGYPT

In Egypt the mild winter season with rain falling along coastal areas gets followed by the hot and dry summer season. Daytime temperatures change dramatically with the prevailing winds, both in coastal areas and in the desert inland.

Egypt also experiences hot wind storms, which carry sand and sweep across the northern coast of Africa. The majority of rain falls along the coast, especially near Alexandria. Water drains toward the Mediterranean Sea from the main plateau and supplies sufficient moisture to permit agriculture in the coastal area.

For centuries, Egyptian cotton has been widely considered the go-to for posh sheets, and the reason for this fabric’s five-star reputation is simple: the Nile.

The valley’s soil is rich in nutrients and together with the humid climate, forms conditions, which, while not so great for your hair, are perfect for growing cotton. . And not just any cotton, but a kind that produces long-staple fibers (shorter fibers break easily and feel itchy).