| Local name: Jumhuriyet Misr al'Arabiya |
| Surface : 1.001.449 Kmq...3.6% of
which is inhabited.....Egypt enjoys a unique geographical position. It is
situated in the northeast corner of Africa and includes parts of Asia; i.e. the Sinai
Peninsula. It stands at the heart of the Arab world and at the centre of the old world
overlooking the Mediterranean. |
| Population : 61,452,382 inhabitants |
| Climate: Most of Egypt is subtropical
area, but the southern part of Upper Egypt is tropical. Northern winds temper the climate
along the Mediterranean, but the interior areas are very hot. The temperature sinks
quickly after sunset because of the high radiation rate under cloudless
skies. Rainfall
averages about 2 inches a year, but sudden storms sometimes cause devastating flash
floods. Precipitation often approaches 8 inches annually on the Mediterranean
coast. Hot
dry sandstorms, known as Khamsin, come off the Western desert in spring. In Cairo, average
temperatures range from 7 to 29°C (45 to 85°F) in January, while July averages range
from 21.6 to 35.5° C (71 to 96° F). Relative humidity varies from 68% in February to
over 70% in August to 77% in December. The winter months are considered to be
December,
January and February. |
| Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz |
| Visas: Non-Egyptian visitors arriving in Egypt are required to
be in possession of a valid passport. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic
and Consular Missions Abroad or from the Entry Visa Department at the Travel
Documents,
Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA). It is, however, possible for most
tourists and visitors to obtain an entry visa at any of the Major Ports of
Entry........Tourist Visa: is usually
valid for a period not exceeding three months and granted on either single or multiple
entry basis.....Entry Visa: is required for any foreigner arriving in Egypt for purposes
other than tourism, e.g. work, study, etc. The possession of a valid Entry Visa is needed
to complete the residence procedure in Egypt....Transit Visa |
| Capital: Cairo |
| System : Presidential Republic ....The
People's Assembly comprises the legislature, and nominates the
President, who is elected
by popular referendum. The President has executive power and appoints one or more Vice
Presidents, a Prime Minister and a Council of Ministers. There is also a 210-member
advisory assembly, the Shura Council. |
| Languages : arabic, english, french |
| Religions : Islam is the official religion of
Egypt, but
there is a large Coptic community and other Christian sects are represented in the
country. There is also a small Jewish community. |
| Money : Egyptian pound (#E) |
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