Arab Republic of Egypt (Jumhuriyah Misr al-’Arabiyah)
Location
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip
Area
total: 1,001,450 sq. km
land: 995,450 sq. km
water: 6,000 sq. km
Capital
Cairo (Al-Qahirah), 8,900,000 (estimation of 1995)
Main Cities
Alexandria (al-Iskandariyah) 3,382,000 people, Ismailia, Port Said, El Giza (Al-Jizah),
Population
62,226,000 (estimation of 1999)
Religions
Muslim, majority Sunni. There is about 10% Coptic minority and other smaller Christian groups.
Climate
Desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
Languages
Arabic (official), English and French are also used in business.
Currency
1 Egyptian pound = 100 piastres
Area
384,300 sq. miles (995,500 sq. km)
+20
GMT + 2 hours
National Holiday
July 23, Revolution Day (1952).