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.
Located north of Atlanta in the charming city of Flowery Branch, you'll find tranquil lakes, beautiful protected open spaces and a lively Village Center at Sterling on the Lake SM. Close to Lake Lanier, this master-planned community by Newland Communities provides quality of life in an ever-growing city.close]. This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in Sterling on the Lake to residents of Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law.