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Egypt : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More

February 16, 2018 by Study Mentor Leave a Comment

CountryEgypt
ContinentAfrica, Asia
Location26.82060 N, 30.80250 E
Map of Egypt map of egypt
Flag flag of Egypt
Area1,010,407.87 km²
Coastline1800 miles
Neighboring CountriesIsrael

Jordan

Palestine

Lebanon

Cyprus

Syria

Libya

Turkey

Iraq

Saudi Arabia

Sudan

Eritrea

Greece

Kuwait

Chad

Bulgaria

Macedonia

Malta

Albania

Bahrain

Qatar

Romania

Moldova

United Arab Emirates

Ukraine

Time ZoneEET (UTC +2)
Population93.42 million (2017)
Symbol symbol of Egypt
Independence Day28th February, 1922
Revolution Day23rd July, 1952
President of EgyptAbdel Fattah el-Sisi
Prime Minister of EgyptSherif Ismail
National Anthem“Bilady, Bilady, Bilady”
National BirdSteppe Eagle
National GameFootball
National DrinkTea (Shai)
National FlowerLotus Flower
National ColorsBlack, Red and White
National LanguagesEgyptian, Arabic
Seasons in EgyptWinter Season (November to April)

Summer Season (May to October)

Prestigious Awards of Egypt
  • Civilian Award – Order of Nile
  • Literature Awards – Hamdi Abu Golayyel, Lotus Prize for Literature, Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature
  • Cinema Award – Cairo International Film Festival, Golden Pyramid
Religion in EgyptMuslim (90%)

Orthodox Christian (9%)

Other Christian (1%)

Average Marriage age in Egypt33.6 years for men and 27.9 years for women
CapitalCairo (300 2’N 31013’E)
Number of Governorates29 Governorates

New Valley

Matruh

Red Sea

Giza

South Sinai

North Sinai

Suez

Beheira

Helwan

Sharqia

Dakahlia

Kafr el-Sheikh

Alexandria

Monufia

Minya

Gharbia

Faiyum

Qena

Asyut

Sohag

Ismailia

Beni Suef

Qalyubia

Aswan

Damietta

Cairo

Port Said

Luxor

6th of October

Largest Governorate in EgyptNew Valley
Smallest Governorate in Egypt6th of October
Largest City in EgyptCairo
Smallest City in EgyptMatareya
Literacy rate83.2% (males)

67.3% (females)

Type of Government
  • Unitary State
  • Republic
  • Semi-Presidential System
GDPPPP – $1.173 trillion (2017)

Nominal – $330.765 billion (2015)

GDP per capita$12,560 (2017)
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP)
Calling Code +20
Internet TLD.eg
ISO 3166 codeEG
Festivals of EgyptRamadan

Eid al-Fitr

Leylet en Nuktah

Coptic Christmas

Sham al-Naseem

Moulid an-Nabi

MonumentsPyramids of Giza

Karnak

Abu Simbel

Valley of the Kings

Red Pyramid

Great Sphinx

Luxor Temple

Step Pyramid of Djoser

Bent Pyramid

Temple of Hatshepsut

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Egypt21 National Parks
Longest River in EgyptNile river
Largest LakeNasser Lake
Highest Mountain in EgyptMount Catherine
Highest Pyramid in EgyptGreat Pyramid of Giza
Biggest waterfall in EgyptWadi El Rayan
Biggest Airport in EgyptCairo International Airport
Biggest dam in EgyptAswan High Dam
Tallest building in EgyptCairo Tower
Richest person of EgyptNaguib Sawiris
Best places to visit in EgyptGiza Necropolis

Luxor

Cairo

Aswan

Dahshur

Sharm el-Sheikh

Siwa Oasis

Dahab

Alexandria

Hurghada

Official Websitewww.egypt.gov.eg

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