Egypt is a transcontinental North African nation along the Nile, home to one of history's oldest civilizations and a major regional economy.
Overview
- Size: 1,001,450 km²
- Location: North Africa, along the Nile River and Mediterranean/Red Sea coasts, bordering Libya, Sudan and Israel.
- Coordinates: 26.820600°, 30.802500°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
- Languages: Arabic (official)
Culture
Heir to ancient Pharaonic civilization (pyramids, hieroglyphics) and a major centre of Arab and Islamic culture, cinema and literature in the modern Middle East.
Economy
Diversified economy driven by Suez Canal transit revenue, tourism, natural gas, agriculture along the Nile, and remittances.
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