Situated in Northern Africa, Egypt 🇪🇬 (officially Arab Republic of Egypt) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 116.5 million and a total area of 1,002,450 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Egypt through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Cairo, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Egypt located?
Geographically, Egypt belongs to Northern Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 1,002,450 km², which makes it the 31st largest country or territory on Earth.
Egypt has a coastline as well as land borders with Israel, Libya, Palestine and Sudan — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Cairo, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how egyptian life really works.
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Who lives in Egypt?
Around 116.5 million people live in Egypt, making it the 13th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Egypt is called a Egyptian.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Egypt — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, symbol £). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Egypt is +20. Websites from the country typically use the .eg internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Egypt are its flag, its capital Cairo, and its approximate population of 116.5 million.
Neighbouring countries
Egypt shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Egypt
- Egypt's flag emoji is 🇪🇬 — its two-letter country code is EG and its three-letter code is EGY.
- Egypt covers 1,002,450 km², ranking 31st in the world by area.
- With about 116.5 million people, Egypt holds the 13th spot in the world population ranking.
- Egypt is a member state of the United Nations.
- Egypt shares borders with 4 countries.
Egypt — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Egypt?
- The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
- What is the population of Egypt?
- Egypt has a population of approximately 116,538,258 people, ranking 13th in the world.
- Where is Egypt located?
- Egypt is located in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Egypt?
- The main language spoken in Egypt is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Egypt?
- Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP).
