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Egypt

مصر

Northern Africa, Africa

Arabic

Egypt (مصر) is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 107,271,260 and an area of 1,002,450 km², the capital city is Cairo. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Egyptian pound (£ EGP).

Quick Facts

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Cairo
Capital
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107,271,260
Population
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1,002,450 km²
Area
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£ EGP
Currency
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+20
Dial Code
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.eg, .مصر
TLD

Economy

Egypt has a GDP per capita of $3,338, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$3,338
GNI per Capita$3,510

Geography

Egypt is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 27.00°N, 30.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Mount Catherine at 2,637 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates27.00°N, 30.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Catherine
2,637 m
🏞️ Longest RiverNile
6,650 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Egypt, including Damanhour Stadium with a capacity of 60,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumDamanhour Stadium
60,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Egypt

What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
Egypt has a population of approximately 107,271,260 people.
What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (£ EGP).
What language is spoken in Egypt?
The official language of Egypt is Arabic.
What is the area of Egypt?
Egypt covers a total area of 1,002,450 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Egypt?
The GDP per capita of Egypt is approximately $3,338.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)