visitors and businessmen by the plane-load. Ancient monuments, the Red Sea coast, Nile Cruises and Africa's largest city, Cairo, are among its many attractions.
Location: Egypt is located in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Libya is on the west and the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea make up the eastern border; see map.
Area: Egypt covers just over 1 million square kilometers, about the same size as France and Germany combined.
Capital City: Cairo
Population: Around 78 million people live in Egypt
Language: Arabic (official), English and French are widely understood by educated classes.
Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94%, Coptic Christian and other 6%.
Climate: It's hot and sunny for most of the year in Egypt. Winters (November to February) are generally mild. More about Egypt's weather and average temperatures.
When to Go: October - April when it's a bit cooler, but the Red Sea coast is a year-round destination. More about - Best time to visit Egypt.
Currency: Egyptian Pound, click here for a currency converter.
By:Mohamed EL Zalabany
Area: Egypt covers just over 1 million square kilometers, about the same size as France and Germany combined.
Capital City: Cairo
Population: Around 78 million people live in Egypt
Language: Arabic (official), English and French are widely understood by educated classes.
Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94%, Coptic Christian and other 6%.
Climate: It's hot and sunny for most of the year in Egypt. Winters (November to February) are generally mild. More about Egypt's weather and average temperatures.
When to Go: October - April when it's a bit cooler, but the Red Sea coast is a year-round destination. More about - Best time to visit Egypt.
Currency: Egyptian Pound, click here for a currency converter.
By:Mohamed EL Zalabany
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