Egypt
Capital
Cairo
Population
~109 million
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Arabic
- Religion
- Islam
- Climate
- Arid; hot and dry with mild winters
Culture & History
Known for: its ancient civilization, the Nile River, the Suez Canal, and the Arab Spring
Also famous for: the pyramids, pharaohs, and Islamic art
Food: Kushari (rice, lentils, and pasta)
Brief History
One of the world's oldest civilizations; ancient pharaohs; part of the Ottoman Empire; British protectorate; independent republic since 1953; strategic location on the Suez Canal