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Beyond the quick facts
Egypt in depth.
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The state in one line
Arab Republic of Egypt is a sovereign country in Northern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Cairo.
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A sense of scale
The country covers 1.00M km², ranking #29 by total area in TerraScope’s 195-country index. Its atlas population is 118.4 million, with a density of about 118 people per km².
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Language and identity
The structured language register lists Arabic. The common English demonym is Egyptian.
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Connected to the wider world
Egypt has maritime access and shares land borders with 4 neighbours.
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Money and connection
The currency register lists Egyptian pound (£). The international calling prefix is +20, while .eg · .مصر is used for country-code web domains.
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Cities and landmarks
Cairo: Museums, historic quarters and the urban gateway to Giza. Luxor: East-bank temples and west-bank tombs of ancient Thebes. Alexandria: Mediterranean waterfront, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and layered history. Aswan: Nile islands, Nubian heritage and a base for southern monuments. Giza pyramid complex: The Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure and the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau. Saqqara: Step Pyramid of Djoser and the wider Memphis necropolis. Abu Simbel: Ramses II's rock-cut temples near Lake Nasser. Valley of the Kings: Royal tombs on Luxor's west bank; tickets and open tombs vary.
History · culture · geography
10 interesting facts.
Editorially curated
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Around 95% of Egypt’s population lives near the Nile and its delta.
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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving ancient Wonder of the World.
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Ancient Egyptians used one of the earliest known writing systems.
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The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red seas.
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Cairo’s Al-Azhar University was founded in the tenth century.
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Egypt spans northeast Africa and the Sinai Peninsula in Asia.
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The Nile flows north through the country into the Mediterranean.
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Abu Simbel’s temples were moved in the 1960s to escape rising water.
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Alexandria once housed the ancient world’s most famous library.
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Egypt’s national flag includes the Eagle of Saladin.
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Six more ways to get your bearings
A little deeper.
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Names written locally
مصر
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Position on the planet
The atlas reference point is 27.0° north and 30.0° east. This is a country reference point, not an address.
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World Heritage record
7 UNESCO-listed properties are associated with Egypt in this snapshot. Shared properties appear in every participating country.
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Cultural landscapes
6 listed properties carry cultural or mixed status. The register includes living traditions, built places and archaeological landscapes, not only monuments.
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Nature in the register
1 listed property carries natural or mixed status. Protected places can include ecosystems, geology and cultural connections to land.
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A name, a place, a source
Use the linked UNESCO records for each property's history and conservation context. The country's 2025 population observation and the heritage check date describe different snapshots.
Names and reference coordinates: world-countries / ISO data. Heritage: UNESCO World Heritage List ↗, checked 2026-10-17.
History you can put on a map
Places with a past.
7 World Heritage properties
Start with cultural landmarks and historic landscapes, then explore the country's natural heritage. Open a record for its history, significance and conservation context. Listing is not a guarantee of visitor access.
When to start lookingOctober to April is usually more comfortable for outdoor monuments. Summer heat is intense in Upper Egypt.Language registerArabicMoneyEgyptian pound (£)Getting aroundTraffic keeps to the right. Check intercity options and local transport before arrival.TimeAfrica/CairoEntry planningVisa and health rules depend on your passport and can change. Verify them with official authorities before paying.
01City
Cairo
Museums, historic quarters and the urban gateway to Giza.
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Geographic structure: ISO 3166 / world-countries reference data. Population: World Bank SP.POP.TOTL latest available observation, with Vatican City’s official 2024 resident count used for that record. Time zones: IANA-linked country data. Football dossiers contain selected historical honours; Spain’s men’s World Cup record includes 2026. Other honours panels remain historical editorial selections; current-player panels are curated highlights, not complete squads. The 10 featured leadership records have official references checked on 2026-09-30; other profiles leave office-holders unfilled. The World Bank statistical dataset was refreshed on 2026-09-30. View source editions and coverage →
Before you go
Everyday life in Egypt.
Cost of living · price comparison
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Household prices relative to the US (US=100) · 2025.
World Bank household consumption price index. This measures national price levels. Rent and visitor costs vary locally. Source & definition
Currency strength · 30-day USD change
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Country language register: Arabic. Choose a phrase pack; playback uses a matching voice installed in your browser.
Hello
مرحبا
Thank you
شكرا
Please
من فضلك
Peace be upon you
السلام عليكم
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