Egypt
Arab Republic of Egypt
People: Egyptian
Egypt is home to the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza, and the life-giving River Nile. Egypt is located in Northern Africa and has a population of around 107.3 million. Its capital city is Cairo, and the most widely spoken official language is Arabic.
By the numbers, Egypt is the 15th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 1.34% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 29th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 107 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Egypt — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Arab Republic of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Cairo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Northern Africa |
| Population | 107,271,260 |
| Area | 1,002,450 km² |
| Currency | Egyptian pound (EGP) £ |
| Official Language | Arabic |
| Dialling Code | +20 |
| Internet TLD | .eg |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 122 (police) / 123 (ambulance) |
| ISO Code | EG / EGY |
| Borders | Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Egypt
What is the capital and currency of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo and the currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP), symbol £.
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP, symbol: £).
What language do they speak in Egypt?
The official language of Egypt is Arabic.
What is the dialling code for Egypt?
The international dialling code for Egypt is +20.
What side of the road does Egypt drive on?
Egypt drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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