Quick Data on Egypt
Short Name | Egypt |
Capital | Cairo |
Long Name | Arab Republic of Egypt |
Country Code | EG |
Continent | Africa |
Total Area | 1,001,450 sq km |
Population | 104,124,440 |
Language | Arabic |
Nationality | Egyptian(s) |
Geography of Egypt
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 27 00 N, 30 00 E, Egypt neighbors Gaza Strip 13 km, Israel 208 km, Libya 1115 km, Sudan 1276 km. The terrain in Egypt is described as vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta, with an average elevation point of 321 m. The climate of Egypt: desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters.
Surface Total | 1,001,450 sq km |
Land Surface | 995,450 sq km |
Water Surface | 6,000 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 2,612 km |
Neighbor Countries | Gaza Strip 13 km, Israel 208 km, Libya 1115 km, Sudan 1276 km |
Coastline | 2,450 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Qattara Depression -133 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Mount Catherine 2,629 m |
Resources of Egypt
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, rare earth elements, zinc. The agricultural land occupies 3.60% of Egypt, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.10%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 3.60% | 35,836 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 36,500 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 0.10% | 995 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 96.30% | 958,618 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Egypt
The population of the country is estimated at 104,124,440 people, with the biggest urban area having 20.901 million CAIRO (capital), 5.281 million Alexandria (2020). Known as Egyptian(s), the people from Egypt come from diversified ethnic groups such as Egyptian 99.7%, other 0.3% (2006 est.). The official language is Arabic. Religions: Muslim (predominantly Sunni) 90%, Christian (majority Coptic Orthodox, other Christians include Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Maronite, Orthodox, and Anglican) 10% (2015 est.).
Population | 104,124,440 |
Nationality | Egyptian(s) |
Official Language | Arabic |
Other Languages | Arabic (official), Arabic, English, and French widely understood by educated classes |
Birth Rate | 27.2 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 4.4 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 42.80% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 0.8 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 1.4 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Egypt
Egypt is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system based on Napoleonic civil and penal law, Islamic religious law, and vestiges of colonial-era laws; judicial review of the constitutionality of laws by the Supreme Constitutional Court.
Governing Type | presidential republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | if the father was born in Egypt |
Dual Citizenship | only with prior permission from the government |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal and compulsory |
Economy of Egypt
From a population total of 104,124,440, the labor force is 29.95 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures. Its exports cover crude oil and petroleum products, fruits and vegetables, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals, processed food. The main import products are: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels.
Exports | $23.3 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $59.78 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | UAE 10.9%, Italy 10%, US 7.4%, UK 5.7%, Turkey 4.4%, Germany 4.3%, India 4.3% (2017) |
Import Partners | China 7.9%, UAE 5.2%, Germany 4.8%, Saudi Arabia 4.6%, US 4.4%, Russia 4.3% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $12,700 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 183.5 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 39,097,468 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 400.00% (2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Egypt, statistics sectio