Arab Republic of Egypt
al-Jumhuriya Misr al-'Arabiya
Surface 998.002 Kmē
Population: 69.537.000 (stime 2001)
Density: 70 ab/Kmē
Government type: Republic
Capital: Cairo (6.500.000 ab.)
Other city: Alessandria 3.585.0000 ab.
Ethnic groups: Egyptians 85%, Bedouins, Nubian Berbers
Adjacent countries: Libia - Sudan - Israel and Palestina
Main Island: Jazirat Shadwan
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Main Mounts: Jabal Katrina 2637 m
Main River: Nilo 1550 Km
Main Lake: Nasser 5500 Kmē (artificiale)
Climate: desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
Languages: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
Religions: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 94%, Coptic Christian and other 6%
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
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