Egypt is a country in North Africa, Africa. Its capital is Cairo, with a population of approximately 104.3M and a total area of 1,002,450 kmยฒ. The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Pound (ยฃE).
๐ Quick Facts about Egypt
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Population
104.3M
total residents
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Total Area
1,002,450 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
104/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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GDP (nominal)
$404B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$3,870
per person
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Currency
Pound (ยฃE)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Arabic
official
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Coastline
2,450 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1922
established
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Local Time in Cairo
Egypt covers an area of 1,002,450 kmยฒ with a population density of 104/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $404B ($3,870 per capita) and gained independence in 1922. It has a coastline of 2,450 km.
Did You Know?
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure on Earth for over 3,800 years. The Nile River, at 6,650km, is the longest in the world and has sustained Egyptian civilisation for more than 5,000 years.
๐ก Interesting Facts about Egypt
Ancient Egypt was one of the world's first great civilisations, dating to 3100 BC.
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the world's tallest structure for 3,800 years.
Egypt controls the Suez Canal โ one of the world's most important waterways.
Cleopatra lived closer in time to the Moon landing than to the building of the pyramids.
โ๏ธ Travel Information for Egypt
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Best Time to Visit
OctoberโApril
Hot desert, mild winters along the coast
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Cost of Travel
๐ Low Budget
Budget โ compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$2โ6
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$20โ60
per night
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Visa
Visa on arrival for most nationalities
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/F, 220V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road
โ ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.
๐ Egypt on the Map
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๐ Giza Pyramids, Egypt
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๐ Egypt World Rankings
1st
Ancient History
World's longest continuously inhabited capital city