 |
Egypt
- Geography—This country is in North East Africa and is slightly more than three times the size of New Mexico. Total size is 1,001,450 sq km. Land: 995,450 sq km and Water:
6,000 sq km
- Border Countries—Gaza Strip 11 km, Israel 266 km, Libya 1,115 km, Sudan 1,273 km
- Climate—desert: hot, dry summers with moderate winters
- Natural Resources—petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc
- Population—70,712,345 (estimated July 2002)
- Ethnic Groups—Eastern Hamitic stock (Egyptians, Bedouins, and Berbers) 99%, Greek, Nubian, Armenian, other European (primarily Italian and French) 1%
- Religions—Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94%, Coptic Christian and other 6%
- Languages—Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
- Official Name:
Conventional long form: Arab Republic of Egypt
Conventional short form: Egypt
Local short form: Misr
Former: United Arab Republic (with Syria)
Local long form: Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah
- Government—Republic
- Independence from the UK—28 February, 1922
- National Holiday—Revolution Day, 23 July (1952)
- Constitution—11 September, 1971
- Industries—Textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals
- Agriculture Products—Cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables, cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats
- Currency—Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Ports and Harbors—Alexandria, Al Ghardaqah, Aswan, Asyut, Bur Safajah, Damietta, Marsa Matruh, Port Said, Suez
- Points of Interest—Nile River, Egyptian Pyramids, Sphinx, White Desert, Ancient Churches, and real mummies in many museums
- Rosetta Stone—Writings on it had scientific bearing on unveiling what is hidden in the Egyptian civilization by means of translation of hieroglyphic writings on temples.
*Learn more about Egypt at the Egypt State Information Service: website: www.sis.gov.eg
|
|
