Egypt
The gift of the Nile, where a thin green ribbon of farmland threads through the desert and 5,000 years of pharaohs, pyramids and hieroglyphs still loom over modern Cairo. Egypt basically invented the tourist landmark.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of red, white and black with the golden Eagle of Saladin centred on the white. These Pan-Arab liberation colours mark the struggle against oppression (red), the peaceful 1952 revolution (white) and the end of colonial rule (black).
Egypt FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Cairo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 114,535,772 |
| Area | 1,010,408 km² |
| Population density | 113 /km² |
| Currency | Egyptian pound (EGP) LE |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Calling code | +20 |
| Internet TLD | .eg |
| Time zones | UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | EG / EGY |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing.
- The Nile is generally considered the longest river on Earth.
- Ancient Egyptians were among the first to develop a form of picture-writing, hieroglyphs, thousands of years ago.
- The vast majority of Egyptians live crowded along the banks of the Nile, since most of the country is desert.
Egypt FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
Egypt has a population of about 114,535,772.
What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP).
What languages are spoken in Egypt?
The official language of Egypt is Arabic.
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