Egypt

Africa · Capital Cairo

Egypt is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Cairo. It has a population of around 98,423,595 people. The main language is Arabic and the official currency is the Egyptian pound. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

Egypt is a country in Africa. Its capital is Cairo. It has a population of 98,423,595, bordering 4 countries. The official language is Arabic. The official currency is the Egyptian pound.

Where is Egypt?

Egypt at a glance

Capital: Cairo
Population: 98.4M
Currency: Egyptian pound
Language: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Egypt

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Bordering countries

Frequently asked questions about Egypt

What is the capital of Egypt?

The capital of Egypt is Cairo.

What continent is Egypt in?

Egypt is located in Africa.

What is the population of Egypt?

Egypt has a population of approximately 98,423,595 people.

What is the currency of Egypt?

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound.

What language is spoken in Egypt?

The main language spoken in Egypt is Arabic.

What is the flag of Egypt?

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