Geography
Egypt is in Northern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 27, 30; it has Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
Neighboring countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan
Africa
Egypt
Egypt is a country in Northern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Cairo
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Population
- 107.3 million
- Area
- 1,002,450 km²
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Internet TLD
- .eg
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Egypt map preview: 27.00, 30.00
People and Culture
Egypt uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Egypt varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Egypt is recorded with the official name Arab Republic of Egypt. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Cairo
- Northern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Cairo
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Egypt is grouped under Africa.
- Egypt has a listed area of 1,002,450 km².
- Egypt is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Egypt
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What continent is Egypt in?
Egypt is in Africa.
What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound.
What language is spoken in Egypt?
Arabic is listed for Egypt in this database.