What is the Capital of Egypt?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Egypt is Cairo. Egypt is located in Northern Africa, Africa, with a population of 107,271,260. The official currency is the Egyptian pound and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Cairo at a glance
| Capital city | Cairo |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt) |
| Region | Northern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 107,271,260 (15th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Egyptian pound (EGP) |
| Calling code | +20 |
| Emergency number | 122 (police) / 123 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Egypt
- Jerusalem, capital of Israel
- Tripoli, capital of Libya
- Ramallah, capital of Palestine
- Khartoum, capital of Sudan
Egypt in context
- Egypt covers 1,002,450 km², making it the 29th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 107 people per km² ranks 83rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
- With 107,271,260 people, Egypt holds about 40.9% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 7.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Egypt is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Egypt — FAQ
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
Is Cairo the largest city in Egypt?
Yes — Cairo is both the capital and the largest city of Egypt.
What country is Cairo in?
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt.
What continent is Cairo in?
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is located in Africa.
Is Cairo the capital of Egypt?
Yes — Cairo is the capital of Egypt (official name: Arab Republic of Egypt).
Cairo is the capital of which country?
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, in Northern Africa.
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