Population numbers: 82.06 million
How many square miles: 390,100 square miles
Geography fast facts (uniqueness):
- Egypt is the 34th largest country in the world.
- Some of the ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made out of stone.
- Arabic is the official language of Egypt.
- The first pyramid made out of stone was built in 2650 BC.
- Acient Egyptians used to play a game very similar to todays bowling.
- The pyramids of Egypt are the last remaining ancient wonder of the world.
- Egyptians created glass and faience objects.
- Luxor in Egypt are known as the world’s largest open air museum.
- The official name of Egypt is Arab Republic of Egypt.
- Egyptians invented the 365 days calendar.
Capital City: Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Religion: Most people who live in Cairo are Muslim. There are also many Christians in Egypt, making up perhaps around 10 per cent of the population. The majority of Christians belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church, which was the dominant religion in Egypt before Islam.
