🇪🇬 Egypt

Arab Republic of Egypt

Basic Information

Capital

Cairo

Region

Africa / Northern Africa

Population

107,051,633

Area

1,010,408 km²

Currencies

Egyptian pound (£)

Languages

Arabic

About country

Egypt is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia. It boasts a rich history, tracing its heritage back to the 6th–4th millennia BCE along the Nile Delta. Considered a cradle of civilization, Ancient Egypt pioneered advancements in writing, agriculture, and governance. Today, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, with a rapidly growing population and a diverse economy. Its strategic location and historical significance continue to shape its role in regional and global affairs.

Political Information

System of Government

Semi-presidential Republic

Independent

Yes

UN Member

Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2

EG

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3

EGY

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Neighboring Countries

Additional Flags & Symbols

Alexandria

City / Municipality

Ard Al-Liwa

City / Municipality

Arish

City / Municipality

Aswan

City / Municipality

Cairo

City / Municipality

Damanhur

City / Municipality

El Tebin

City / Municipality

Giza

City / Municipality

Luxor

City / Municipality

Madinat El-Amal

City / Municipality

Mansoura, Egypt

Mansoura, Egypt

City / Municipality

Port Said

City / Municipality

Sadat City

City / Municipality

Sohag

City / Municipality

Zuhūr

City / Municipality

Abbasid Caliphate of Cairo

Historical Flag

Ayyubid Sultanate

Historical Flag

Khedivate of Egypt

Historical Flag

Kingdom of Egypt

Historical Flag

Republic of Egypt (1953–1958)

Historical Flag

Sultanate of Egypt

Historical Flag

Suez Governorate

Region / Province / State

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