Facts and Demographics

  • Egypt is one of the world's oldest continuous civilization, that still draws visitors.
  • Egypt is located in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Egypt covers over 1 million square kilometers, about the size of Germany and France combined.
  • The capital of Egypt is Cairo and the population is 78 million people.
  • The official language is Arabic, but English and French is understood.
  • Their religion is 94% Muslim, and 6% other.
  • It's very sunny and hot for most of the time but in winter (Nov.-Feb.) is mild.
  • Egyptians used heiroglyphics to write.