Egypt — Country Facts & Profile
مصر
Northern Africa, Africa
Arabic-speaking Egypt (مصر) is a country of 107,271,260 residents in Northern Africa, Africa. Spanning 1,002,450 km², the country is centred administratively on Cairo. The national currency is the Egyptian pound (£ EGP). It ranks #15 in the world by population and #31 by land area.
Key Indicators
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Egypt. Average temperature in Cairo: 23°C (73°F).
Maps & Geography
Egypt is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 27.00°N, 30.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. Total land area: 1,002,450 km² (387,048 mi²). Population density: 107 people per km². The highest point is Mount Catherine at 2,637 m.
Economic Profile
Egypt has a GDP per capita of $3,338, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Egypt, including ملعب العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة with a capacity of 90,000 seats.
90,000 seats
Wildlife Locations
Egypt has 17 zoos and 11 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Population Centres of Egypt
Administrative Layout
Cairo
8 cities · 11,334,660 people
Largest: Cairo
Giza
13 cities · 5,565,203 people
Largest: Giza
Alexandria
4 cities · 5,369,848 people
Largest: Alexandria
Qalyubia
10 cities · 2,534,540 people
Largest: Shubrā al Khaymah
Dakahlia
20 cities · 2,143,649 people
Largest: Al Mansurah
Sharqia
22 cities · 2,071,191 people
Largest: Zagazig
Beheira
19 cities · 1,683,585 people
Largest: Damanhur
Gharbia
8 cities · 1,605,130 people
Largest: Al Maḩallah al Kubrá
Asyut
11 cities · 1,299,639 people
Largest: Assiut
Qena
12 cities · 1,198,237 people
Largest: Esna
Minya
11 cities · 1,195,275 people
Largest: Minya
Sohag
11 cities · 1,167,115 people
Largest: Sohag
Aswan
6 cities · 984,915 people
Largest: Kom Ombo
Faiyum
7 cities · 968,027 people
Largest: Al Fayyum
Monufia
10 cities · 955,433 people
Largest: Shibīn al Kawm
Kafr el-Sheikh
12 cities · 885,581 people
Largest: Kafr ash Shaykh
Beni Suweif
8 cities · 812,668 people
Largest: Banī Suwayf
Suez
3 cities · 790,645 people
Largest: Suez
Port Said
1 cities · 780,515 people
Largest: Port Said
Damietta
9 cities · 577,097 people
Largest: Damietta
Red Sea
12 cities · 502,601 people
Largest: Hurghada
Luxor
4 cities · 496,737 people
Largest: Luxor
Ismailia
3 cities · 496,339 people
Largest: Ismailia
Matruh
8 cities · 329,599 people
Largest: Marsá Maţrūḩ
North Sinai
4 cities · 296,501 people
Largest: Arīsh
New Valley
4 cities · 231,907 people
Largest: Al-Khārijah
South Sinai
3 cities · 84,763 people
Largest: Sharm el-Sheikh
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 continent is Egypt in?
- Egypt is located in Africa, in the Northern Africa subregion.
- Where is Egypt located?
- Egypt is located in Northern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 27.0°N, 30.0°E.
- What currency does Egypt use?
- Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (£ EGP).
- What is the capital and currency of Egypt?
- The capital of Egypt is Cairo and the currency is 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 (387,048 square miles).
- How large is Egypt in square miles?
- Egypt has a total area of approximately 387,048 square miles (1,002,450 km²).
- What is the population density of Egypt?
- Egypt has a population density of approximately 107 people per km².
- Is Egypt an independent country?
- Yes, Egypt is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Egypt border?
- Egypt shares land borders with 4 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Egypt?
- The GDP per capita of Egypt is approximately $3,338.
- What is the average temperature in Cairo?
- The average annual temperature in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is approximately 23°C (73°F).
- What countries border Egypt?
- Egypt shares land borders with: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
- What is the country calling code for Egypt?
- The international calling code for Egypt is +20. To call Egypt from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +20 and the local number.
- What time zone is Egypt in?
- Egypt operates on the UTC+02:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Egypt?
- The highest point in Egypt is Mount Catherine at 2,637 m (8,652 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Egypt?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Egypt is approximately $3,510 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Egypt?
- The average internet speed in Egypt is 51 Mbps, which is considered fast by global standards.