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Arab Republic of Egypt

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Official Name
Arab Republic of Egypt
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Local Names
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Region
Africa
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Subregion
Northern Africa
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Capital
Cairo
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Area
1,002,450 kmΒ²
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Calling Code
+20
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Languages
Arabic
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Currencies
Egyptian pound
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Timezones
Africa/Cairo
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Neighbors
IsraelLibyaPalestineSudan

πŸŽ‰Fun Facts

  • Ancient Egyptians used moldy bread to fight infections long before antibiotics.
  • The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years.