Egypt

About Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country in Northern Africa. Its capital and largest political center is Cairo. It covers an area of roughly 1,002,450 square kilometers.

The main languages spoken across Egypt include Arabic. Day-to-day trade runs on the Egyptian pound (EGP), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter. Egypt has its own coastline, giving it direct access to maritime trade routes.

FAQs

What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo is the capital of Egypt.

What currency is used in Egypt?
Day-to-day trade runs on the Egyptian pound (EGP), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter.

How many countries border Egypt?
Egypt shares a land border with 4 countries.

What is the calling code for Egypt?
To call Egypt from abroad, dial the international access code followed by +20.