Egypt 🇪🇬
Egypt 🇪🇬: capital Cairo, population 104 million, located in Africa. Currency: Egyptian Pound (E£). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Cairo
- Population: 104 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Egyptian Pound (E£)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt
- Area: 1,002,450 km² (387,048 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Egyptian
- Internet domain: .eg
Fun Facts About Egypt
- Home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Its longest river is over 6,600 km long.
- Ancient civilization here invented papyrus and a 365-day calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Egypt known for?
Egypt is known for several things — Home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; Its longest river is over 6,600 km long; Ancient civilization here invented papyrus and a 365-day calendar.
How big is Egypt?
Egypt covers about 1,002,450 square kilometers (387,048 square miles), in the Northern Africa region.
Is Egypt landlocked?
No. Egypt has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Egypt called?
People from Egypt are called Egyptian.
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
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