Egypt, Africa
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Egypt is a country located in the Northern Africa sub‑region of the Africa continent.
| Egypt is located in | Northern Africa Africa Continent |
| Egypt population | 114 535 772 inhabitants (2023 UN data) |
| Egypt Area | 1 001 450 Km2 ( 622 271 sq mi) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27° 00' N, 30° 00' E |
| Egypt Capital city | Cairo |
| Neighbouring countries | Libya, Sudan, Israel, Palestinian Territory. |
| Egypt Climate | desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters |
| Most predominant religion | Muslim (predominantly Sunni), |
| Second most predominant religion | Christian (majority Coptic Orthodox, other Christians include Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Maronite, Orthodox, and Anglican) |
| Currency name & code | Pound (EGP) |
| Internet ccTLD | .eg |
| Egypt calling code | 20 |
| Passport ranking | 86 |
Egypt administrative divisions
- 27 governorates;
- Ad Daqahliyah,
- Al Bahr al Ahmar (Red Sea),
- Al Buhayrah,
- Al Fayyum,
- Al Gharbiyah,
- Al Iskandariyah (Alexandria),
- Al Isma'iliyah (Ismailia),
- Al Jizah (Giza),
- Al Minufiyah,
- Al Minya,
- Al Qahirah (Cairo),
- Al Qalyubiyah,
- Al Uqsur (Luxor),
- Al Wadi al Jadid (New Valley),
- As Suways (Suez),
- Ash Sharqiyah,
- Aswan,
- Asyut,
- Bani Suwayf,
- Bur Sa'id (Port Said),
- Dumyat (Damietta),
- Janub Sina' (South Sinai),
- Kafr ash Shaykh,
- Matruh,
- Qina,
- Shamal Sina' (North Sinai),
- Suhaj
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