The ancient Egyptian name as transliterated from hieroglyphs is km.t, and was probably pronounced Kemet or Kumat. This means black land, and refers to the fertile black soil around the Nile as distinct from the red sand of the desert. The name is still used today in Coptic - the Copts call themselves rem en khÄmi, People of Egypt. The name Egypt comes from the Greek Aigyptos, and ultimately from the Egyptian Hikuptah.
Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier truly became a household name internationally in 1996 when the City of Gainesville hosted the Olympic Canoe and Kayak events at the Olympic Venue now home to Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club and Lake Lanier Rowing Club.
Scientists cannot figure out why Lake Hillier is pink, speculating that itâs caused by a reaction of sea salt and sodium bicarbonate (which you know as baking soda), or caused by red halophilic bacteria in the salt crusts. But, it is equally likely that there is a giant underwater strawberry farm.Farm or not, youâre probably just wondering whether or not you can swim in Lake Hillier. Well, good news: as any Aussie will attest, itâs really just a salt lake; really salty, but perfectly safe to swim in.ut, it is equally likely that there is a giant underwater strawberry farm. Farm or not, youâre probably just wondering whether or not you can swim in Lake Hillier. Well, good news: as any Aussie will attest, itâs really just a salt lake; really salty, but perfectly safe to swim in.