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Egypt Capital: Cairo Population: 78,887,007 The Geography of Egypt Total Size: 1,001,450 square km Size Comparison: slightly more than three times the size of New Mexico Geographical Coordinates: 27 00 N, 30 00 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta Geographical Low Point: Qattara Depression -133 m Geographical High Point: Mount Catherine 2,629 m Climate: desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters The People of Egypt Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes Independence: 28 February 1922 (from UK) National Holiday: Revolution Day, 23 July (1952) Nationality: Egyptian(s) Religions: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%, Coptic 9%, other Christian 1% Economy of Egypt Major Industries: textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures Agricultural Products: cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc Major Exports: crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals Major Imports: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP) National GDP: $303,500,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $14,330,000,000 Brief History of Egypt: The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C., and a series Back to Geography Home Page

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