Egypt Directory

Egypt or the Arab Republic of Egypt is situated in the northern part of the African continent. The country which is transcontinental spreads over an area of approximately 1,010,000 sq kms. It shares its boundaries with Sudan, Israel and Libya. Cairo is the capital of Egypt. The official language is Arabic. The Egyptian pound is the official currency of the country. The country has a population of approximately 85 million. Islam is the predominant religion of the country with approximately 90% of the people being Muslims. Egypt has a very well-developed economy, in fact the most prosperous of the Middle East countries. Tourism, Industry and Agriculture are the focal points of economic growth and development. Egypt is almost synonymous to the term “pyramids” that reflects its rich and illustrious past. The country is an important tourist destination and plays the perfect host to several thousand tourists each year. Egypt has been the focus of several historical and archaeological studies. It is a mystical land that has and continues to interest and intrigue many.