Egypt

Africa
Cairo

Population

112.87M

Area

1,001,450 km²

GDP

$389.06B

GDP Per Capita

$16,800

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Region

Africa

Capital

Cairo

ISO 3166

eg

Government Type

presidential republic

Language

Arabic (official); English and French widely Learn more

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About Egypt

Egypt is a country located in North Africa and the Middle East, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Libya, Sudan, and Israel, covering an area of approximately 1 million square kilometers. As of 2025, Egypt has a population of over 116 million, with Arabic as the official language. The country features the Nile River Valley and Delta, vast Western and Eastern Deserts, and the Sinai Peninsula, with a hot desert climate. Cairo serves as the capital.

Egypt is one of the largest economies in Africa, driven by tourism, natural gas, manufacturing, agriculture, and the Suez Canal revenues. The country is famous for its ancient civilization, including the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, which remain major tourist attractions. Key agricultural products include cotton, rice, wheat, and citrus fruits. Egypt faces challenges including rapid population growth, water scarcity, and economic pressures, but continues to play a leading role in Arab and African affairs and develops its infrastructure and energy sectors.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula

Geographic Coordinate

27 00 N, 30 00 E

Geographic Area

1,001,450 km²

Climate

desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters

Terrain

vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta

Natural Hazards

approximately 95% of the population lives within 20 km (12 mi) of the Nile River and its delta; vast areas of the country remain sparsely populated or uninhabited, as shown in this population distribution map

Natural Resources

petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, rare earth elements, zinc

Geography Note

periodic droughts; frequent earthquakes; flash floods; landslides; hot, driving windstorms called khamsin occur in spring; dust storms; sandstorms

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

71.8 years

Urbanization

43.10%

Population Growth Rate

1.4% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

9.7% of GDP (2021)

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

Arabic (official); English and French widely understood by educated classes

Religions

Muslim (predominantly Sunni) 90%, Christian (majority Coptic Orthodox, other Christians include Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Maronite, Orthodox, and Anglican) 10%

Government

Country Name

conventional long form

Arab Republic of Egypt

conventional short form

Egypt

local long form

Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah

local short form

Misr

former

United Arab Republic (short-lived unification with Syria)

etymology

the English name Egypt derives from the ancient Greek name for the country, "Aguptos," and the ancient Roman name, "Aegyptus," with the Greek form coming from the words aia gupos, or "land of the vulture;" the Arabic name for the country, Misr, can be traced to the Assyrian word misir, meaning "fort"

Economy

Economic Overview

N/A

GDP Per Capita

$16,800

Unemployment Rate

3.3% (2025 est.)

Population Below Poverty Line

29.7% (2019 est.)

Industries

textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures

Agricultural Products

sugarcane, sugar beets, wheat, maize, potatoes, tomatoes, rice, milk, onions, oranges (2023)

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