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Map of Egypt, Egypt Landforms, Egypt Maps, Major Egyptian Cities

Description

The Greek historian Herodotus called Egypt, "The Gift of the Nile," and along that life-giving river, the ancient Egyptians built their amazing civilization, one they ruled for three millennia.

Conquered by the Persians in 341 B.C., the Greeks and Romans followed, but it was the Arabs that introduced Islam and Arabic, and subsequently dominated this ancient land for many centuries.

In 1517 the Ottoman Turks invaded, and took control. Besides a brief French incursion (1798-1806), the Ottomans remained until the mid-19th century.

Following the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt developed into a vital transportation hub, but fell heavily into debt. To protect its investments, Britain seized control in 1882.

Egypt then became a British protectorate in 1914, achieving partial independence in 1922, and full sovereignty in 1945.

A rapidly growing population, limited arable land, and on-going dependence on the Nile River, all continue to overtax resources.

The Egyptian government still struggles through economic reforms in the 21st century, and the pressing need for massive investment in communications and infrastructure.

Regardless, Egypt remains one of the favorite destinations of archaeologists, historians and tourists from around the world.

The Sphinx, Giza Pyramid Complex, Egypt
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Facts and Figures

Official Name Arab Republic of Egypt

Population 81,731,000

Capital City Cairo (13.2 million)

Largest Cities Cairo, Alexandria, El Qahira

Currency Egyptian Pound

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Latitude/Longitude 30º06 N, 31º25 E

Languages Arabic (official), English, French

Flag here

National Day 23 July; Revolution Day

Religions Muslim (94%)

Land

Land Area 995,450 sq km (384,343 sq miles)

Landforms Most of Egypt is covered by the low-lying sand dunes and depressions of the Western and Libyan Deserts. East of the Nile River, the semi-arid Arabian Desert extends to the edges of the Red Sea.

In the far southwest, the land rises into the Gilf Kebir Plateau, with elevations near 2000 ft. Sandstone plateaus front the Nile and the Red Sea, with cliffs as high as 1,800 ft. In the far southeast, the Red Sea Mountains, an extension of the Ethiopian Highlands, continue on into Sudan.

The country is dissected by the amazing Nile River, as it flows north to the Mediterranean Sea from it source in central Africa. The surrounding Nile Valley, 5-10 miles wide, is the country's only fertile land. and home to 98% of the population.

The Red Sea is extended into the Mediterranean by the man-made Suez Canal. The Sinai Peninsula lies east of the canal, and this limestone plateau rises to Mt Catherine in the south.

Lake Nassar, the largest lake, is man-made, and created when the Aswan dam was constructed, then finished in 1970.

Highest Point Mt. Catherine (2,637 m) (8,652 ft)

Lowest Point Qattara Depression (-133 m)

Land Divisions 26 governorates; including Ad Daqahliyah, Al Bahr al Ahmar, Al Buhayrah, Al Fayyum, Al Gharbiyah, Al Iskandariyah, Al Isma'iliyah, Al Jizah, Al Minufiyah, Al Minya, Al Qahirah, Al Qalyubiyah, Al Wadi al Jadid, Ash Sharqiyah, As Suways, Aswan, Asyut, Bani Suwayf, Bur Sa'id, Dumyat, Janub Sina', Kafr ash Shaykh, Matruh, Qina, Shamal Sina' and Suhaj

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Maps

Large (color) map here

Egypt Outline Map here

Egypt CIA version here

Egypt Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

Africa Landforms Map here

African Outline Map here

A camel waiting for a rider, Giza, Egypt
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Suggested Links

Egypt (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Ancient Egypt here

Egypt Today here

Egypt Tourism here

Egypt Travel and more here

Egypt Travel Info and Warnings here

Pyramids of Egypt here

Sahara Desert Photos here

Climate In Cairo, and along the Nile River Valley, winter high temperatures range from the mid 60s to the upper 70s, while lows drop into the 40s.

Summers bring highs in the mid-90s, and lows in the 70s. Rainfall is sparse here, (2-4 inches annually) but sudden showers do cause flooding.

Humidity in Egypt is high throughout the year, and in the interior deserts, summer high temperatures often exceed 100º.

Conditions moderate along the Mediterranean coastline, and rainfall increases to about 8 inches annually.