EGYPT

MAP AND GEOGRAPHY

• Egypt is located in northeastern Africa connecting the Middle East to Africa.
• Egypt is 386,700 square miles and is surrounded by Libya, Sudan, Palestinian Territories, and Israel.
• Cairo, the nations capital is located in the northern part of Egypt near the Nile River.
• The geography of Egypt relates to two regions, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Egypt borders both the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea.
• Landmarks include the Suez Canal and the Nile River.

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CURRENCY

• Egypt even though trading with its neighbors and its tourism is still a developing country.
• In Egypt there is a middle class.
• Egyptians use the Egyptian pound to buy goods and services.

CUISINE

• In Egypt you could find middle eastern and Arabian cuisine.
• Meals you could find are Koshari, and tameyya.

LANGUAGE

• In Egypt the national language is Arabic.
• To say hello in Egypt you would say السَلامُ عَلَيكُم (as-salamu alaykum)
• To say goodbye in Egypt you would say مع السلامة (Mae alssalama)

HOLIDAYS

• Som holidays celebrated in Egypt include the Sinai Liberation Day and the Feast of the Sacrifice.
• The feast of the sacrifice is to commemorate Abraham following God.
• Sinai liberation day is a day to celebrate the liberation of Sinai from Israeli invaders.

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CLOTHING

• Egyptians mix traditional middle eastern clothing along with modern western clothing.
• Traditional clothing you can find include hijab niquab.

FLAG

• The Egyptian flag consist of three horizontal bars along with Egypt's national emblem the Eagle of Saladin.

PEOPLE AND POPULATION

• Egypt has a population of 82.06 million people.
• Famous people that came from Egypt are Adel Emam, Amr Diab, and Yasser Arafat.

SPORTS AND ANIMALS

• Soccer is a very popular and growing sport in Egypt.
• You can find gazelles, foxes, and hyenas in Egypt.

EXTRA FACTS

• Egypt is a churning pot of traditional and modern cultures.
• Some people still travel on camel back.
• Bread is served in almost every meal.
• Islam is the main religion in Egypt.
• Egypt has a population density of 243 people per square mile.
• The Nile River is important for both ancient and modern Egypt.
• The Nile is one of the only rivers that don't dry out in the desert.
• Cairo is home to Africa's only subway.
• Egypt contributes 15% of the budget in the African Union.
• Most foreign U.S training happens in Egypt.