Egypt
Arab Republic of Egypt
- Capital
- Cairo
- Region
- North Africa
Country overview
Egypt is a North African country whose population and history are closely connected to the Nile Valley and Delta. The Sinai Peninsula links Africa and Asia.
National flagEGY
Quick facts
Know the essentials
A compact view of the details worth learning first.
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound
- Region
- North Africa
- Calling code
- +20
EGP
Language guide
Languages in Egypt
These are the languages listed in the public country guide. The list does not assign a legal status.
- Arabic
Remember this
Three essential facts
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- 01Learn
Cairo is the capital.
- 02Learn
The Nile flows through the country.
- 03Learn
The Sinai Peninsula lies in Asia.
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