 Surface: The total land area of Egypt is 1,001,450 sq. km. Population: The population of Egypt is around 80,335,036 (2007), comprising 98% Egyptians. The remaining 2% includes Berbers and Bedouins. System of government: Egypt is a republic. The President is the chief of state. Capital: Cairo is the capital of Egypt and has a population of around 750,000 inhabitants (2006). Religion: Approximately 90% of the Egyptian population is Muslim; the remaining 10% is Christian. Official Language: The official language is Arabic. Government: Egypt is a republic. The President is the chief of state. Climate: Egypt has a typical desert climate—hot summers and mild winters. Units of measure and electricity: Egypt follows the metric system and the official electricity unit is 220V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: The Egyptian standard time is GMT + 2. Currency: Egyptian Pound: (1 € = 7.6027 EGP). Travel documents required: A tourist visa is necessary for travel to Egypt, along with a passport that is valid for at least six months. |
| Economy |
| Almost all economic activity is centred around the Nile river valley. The main sectors of the economy are agriculture, petroleum exports, and tourism. About 40% of Egypt’s workers are engaged in farming; cotton is the principal crop. Petroleum and natural gas are mainly found in the Gulf of Suez. The average daily cost of living for a tourist ranges from 100 EGP to 250 EGP. Food is inexpensive. Buses are the most economical way for a tourist to travel around Egypt. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism | ||
| Alexandria | Aswan | Bahariya Oasis |
| Cairo | Dahab | Dakhla Oasis |
| El Gouna | Farafra Oasis | Hurghada |
| Kharga Oasis | Luxor | Marsa Alam |
| Nuweiba | Port said | Sharm El Sheikh |
| Siwa | Suez | Taba |
| Tunis | - | |
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