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Egypt Flag Egypt is a country principally located in Northeast Africa, but also containing the Sinai peninsula which joins Africa to Asia, and is considered part of Asia. The country borders the Gaza Strip, Israel, Libya and Sudan. It has coastlines on the Mediterreanean Sea and the Red Sea, and also contains the Suez Canal which connects these two bodies of water.

The population of Egypt, as of 2007, is estimated to be around 80 million. Most of the population, in excess of 77 million in fact, live with in a few miles of the country's main artery, the River Nile. This includes the capital of Egypt, Cairo, which is the largest city, and has a population in the region of 15.75 million.

The economy of Egypt is principally based around agriculture, media, petroleum exports, and tourism, and has been undergoing rapid growth since the early 1990s when the government introduced market-orientated reforms. Additionally, remittances from Egyptians working abroad (especially from Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf states, as well as from Europe), also make an important contribution to the Egyptian economy. The government also greatly benefits from tolls collected from ships passing through the Suez Canal.

Map of Egypt

Egypt is very popular as a tourist destination. This is of course, in part, because of the country's many historic monuments such as the pyramids, and the sphinx, and in part because of the beach resorts found particularly on the Red Sea coast.

Egypt Country Details


Country Name Egypt
Political Status Country
Geographic Location North Africa (Suez peninsula is in western Asia) (Middle East)
Flag Egypt Flag
Principal Language Arabic
Capital Cairo
Major Towns/Cities
  • Ad Dakhilah
  • Akhmim
  • Al Fayyum
  • Al Kharijah
  • Al Mahallah al Kubra
  • Al Mansurah
  • Al Minya
  • Al `Arish
  • Alexandria
  • An Nubariyah
  • Aswan
  • Asyut
  • Banha
  • Bani Suwayf
  • Bur Safaga
  • Cairo (Capital)
  • Damanhur
  • Damietta
  • Dandarah
  • Disuq
  • El Alamein
  • Giza
  • Hala'ib
  • Hurghada
  • Imbabah
  • Ismailia
  • Kafr ad Dawwar
  • Kom Ombo
  • Luxor
  • Marsa Matruh
  • Nag Hammadi
  • Port Said
  • Rosetta
  • Sharm ash Shaykh
  • Shibin Al-Qanater
  • Shibin al Kawm
  • Shubra al Khaymah
  • Siwah
  • Suez
  • Taba
  • Tanta
  • Zagazig
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    Web Sites about Egypt


    Hieroglyphs from the tomb of Seti I
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    Sphinx and Pyramid, Egypt

    Books about Egypt


    Here are some books about travel to Egypt:

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    Fodor's Essential Egypt (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Released: December 27th, 2022
    Paperback (368 pages)

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    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640973516
    • EAN: 9781640973510
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    • Edition: 1
    • Number of Pages: 368
    • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: December 27th, 2022
    • Release Date: December 27th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    DK Egypt (Travel Guide)
    By DK Travel

    Released: August 6th, 2024
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    DK Egypt (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Travel
    • ISBN: 0241671922
    • EAN: 9780241671924
    • PartNumber: 9780241671924
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    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 320
    • Author: DK Travel
    • Publication Date: August 6th, 2024
    • Release Date: August 6th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.6 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 0.95019234922 pounds
    • Color: White
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    DK Eyewitness Egypt (Travel Guide)
    By DK Eyewitness

    DK Eyewitness Travel
    Released: February 2nd, 2016
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    DK Eyewitness Egypt (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • Brand: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • ISBN: 1465441026
    • EAN: 9781465441027
    • PartNumber: illustrations
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    • Paperback
    • Edition: Revised
    • Number of Pages: 360
    • Author: DK Eyewitness
    • Publication Date: February 2nd, 2016
    • Release Date: February 2nd, 2016
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.75 Inches by 5.19 Inches by 0.77 Inches
    • Weight: 1.34922904344 pounds
    • Color: White
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    Moon Egypt (Travel Guide)
    By Sarah Smierciak

    Released: May 31st, 2022
    Paperback (472 pages)

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    Moon Egypt (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Moon Travel
    • ISBN: 1640493956
    • EAN: 9781640493957
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    • Edition: 1
    • Number of Pages: 472
    • Author: Sarah Smierciak
    • Publication Date: May 31st, 2022
    • Release Date: May 31st, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.45 inches by 5.5 inches by 0.85 inches
    • Weight: 0.85098433132 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet Egypt (Travel Guide)
    By Jessica Lee & Lauren Keith

    Released: January 9th, 2024
    Paperback (416 pages)

    Lonely Planet Egypt (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet Egypt (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1838697330
    • EAN: 9781838697334
    • PartNumber: 9781838697334
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    • Edition: 15
    • Number of Pages: 416
    • Authors: Jessica Lee, Paula Hardy, Lauren Keith, Jenny Walker
    • Publication Date: January 9th, 2024
    • Release Date: January 9th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.8 inches by 5.1 inches by 0.625 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet Egypt 14 (Travel Guide)
    By Jessica Lee

    Released: February 15th, 2022
    Paperback (512 pages)

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    Lonely Planet Egypt 14 (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 178701827X
    • EAN: 9781787018273
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    • Edition: 14
    • Number of Pages: 512
    • Authors: Jessica Lee, Anthony Sattin
    • Publication Date: February 15th, 2022
    • Release Date: February 15th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75 inches by 5.15 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 0.80027801106 pounds
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    Egypt Travel Guide 2024 Updated: Discover Pharaohs' Treasures With This Essential Egypt Book: Travel Guide Cairo and Must See Destinations: Exploring Egypt's Rich Heritage with Insight Guides Egypt
    By Fletcher Kinsman

    Released: September 24th, 2023
    Paperback (124 pages)

    Egypt Travel Guide 2024 Updated: Discover Pharaohs Treasures With This Essential Egypt Book: Travel Guide Cairo and Must See Destinations: Exploring Egypt s Rich Heritage with Insight Guides Egypt
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    Egypt Travel Guide 2024 Updated: Discover Pharaohs' Treasures With This Essential Egypt Book: Travel Guide Cairo and Must See Destinations: Exploring Egypt's Rich Heritage with Insight Guides Egypt
    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798853145146
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 124
    • Author: Fletcher Kinsman
    • Publication Date: September 24th, 2023
    • Release Date: September 24th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.28 inches
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    DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt
    By DK Eyewitness

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    DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt
    • Manufacturer: DORLING KINDERS
    • Brand: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • ISBN: 0241198437
    • EAN: 9780241198438
    • PartNumber: B01HCA8UFW
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    • Product Category: Flexibound
    • Number of Pages: 360
    • Author: DK Eyewitness
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.74014 inches by 5.15747 inches by 0.82677 inches
    • Weight: 1.33159206248 pounds
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    The Ultimate Egypt Travel Guide 2024-2025: Things to Know before Travelling to Egypt, Expert picks for your Vacation, Top Things to do, Budget and Safety Tips
    By Hilda Cathy

    Released: April 27th, 2024
    Paperback (219 pages)

    The Ultimate Egypt Travel Guide 2024-2025: Things to Know before Travelling to Egypt, Expert picks for your Vacation, Top Things to do, Budget and Safety Tips
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    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798324183363
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    • Number of Pages: 219
    • Author: Hilda Cathy
    • Publication Date: April 27th, 2024
    • Release Date: April 27th, 2024
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    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.5 inches
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