| Country | Egypt |
| Continent | Africa, Asia |
| Location | 26.82060 N, 30.80250 E |
| Map of Egypt |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 1,010,407.87 km² |
| Coastline | 1800 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Israel
Jordan Palestine Lebanon Cyprus Syria Libya Iraq Saudi Arabia Sudan Eritrea Kuwait Chad Bulgaria Macedonia Malta Albania Bahrain Qatar Romania Moldova United Arab Emirates Ukraine |
| Time Zone | EET (UTC +2) |
| Population | 93.42 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | 28th February, 1922 |
| Revolution Day | 23rd July, 1952 |
| President of Egypt | Abdel Fattah el-Sisi |
| Prime Minister of Egypt | Sherif Ismail |
| National Anthem | “Bilady, Bilady, Bilady” |
| National Bird | Steppe Eagle |
| National Game | Football |
| National Drink | Tea (Shai) |
| National Flower | Lotus Flower |
| National Colors | Black, Red and White |
| National Languages | Egyptian, Arabic |
| Seasons in Egypt | Winter Season (November to April)
Summer Season (May to October) |
| Prestigious Awards of Egypt |
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| Religion in Egypt | Muslim (90%)
Orthodox Christian (9%) Other Christian (1%) |
| Average Marriage age in Egypt | 33.6 years for men and 27.9 years for women |
| Capital | Cairo (300 2’N 31013’E) |
| Number of Governorates | 29 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 Egypt | New Valley |
| Smallest Governorate in Egypt | 6th of October |
| Largest City in Egypt | Cairo |
| Smallest City in Egypt | Matareya |
| Literacy rate | 83.2% (males)
67.3% (females) |
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| GDP | PPP – $1.173 trillion (2017)
Nominal – $330.765 billion (2015) |
| GDP per capita | $12,560 (2017) |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound (EGP) |
| Calling Code | +20 |
| Internet TLD | .eg |
| ISO 3166 code | EG |
| Festivals of Egypt | Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr Leylet en Nuktah Coptic Christmas Sham al-Naseem Moulid an-Nabi |
| Monuments | Pyramids 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 Egypt | 21 National Parks |
| Longest River in Egypt | Nile river |
| Largest Lake | Nasser Lake |
| Highest Mountain in Egypt | Mount Catherine |
| Highest Pyramid in Egypt | Great Pyramid of Giza |
| Biggest waterfall in Egypt | Wadi El Rayan |
| Biggest Airport in Egypt | Cairo International Airport |
| Biggest dam in Egypt | Aswan High Dam |
| Tallest building in Egypt | Cairo Tower |
| Richest person of Egypt | Naguib Sawiris |
| Best places to visit in Egypt | Giza Necropolis
Luxor Cairo Aswan Dahshur Sharm el-Sheikh Siwa Oasis Dahab Alexandria Hurghada |
| Official Website | www.egypt.gov.eg |
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