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🇪🇬 Egypt Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Egypt is a country in North Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,002,450 km² and has a coastline of 2,450 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
North Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,002,450 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
104/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,450 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1922
established
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Climate
Hot desert, mild winters along the coast
general type

Location and Position

Egypt is situated in North Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 2,450 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Egypt covers a total area of 1,002,450 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 104.3M across this area, the population density is 104/km². The capital city is Cairo.

Climate

The climate of Egypt is hot desert, mild winters along the coast. The best time to visit is generally October–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Egypt

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Libya
Tripoli
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Sudan
Khartoum
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Israel
Jerusalem

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Egypt located?

Egypt is located in North Africa, Africa. The capital city is Cairo.

How large is Egypt?

Egypt has a total area of 1,002,450 km² with a population density of 104/km².

What countries border Egypt?

Egypt shares land borders with: Libya, Sudan, Israel.

What is the climate of Egypt?

The climate of Egypt is Hot desert, mild winters along the coast. The best time to visit is October–April.

What timezone is Egypt in?

Egypt observes UTC+2 timezone.

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