Egypt map and facts
Arab Republic of Egypt · Northern Africa, Africa. Capital: Cairo.
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Egypt in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Egypt in context
Egypt is home to about 107 million people, 1.34% of the world's population, on 1,002,450 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Egypt and Mauritania. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Egypt FAQ
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
About 107 million people (107,271,260), which ranks 15th of 197 countries.
How big is Egypt?
Egypt covers 1,002,450 km² (387,048 sq mi), the 29th-largest country by area.
What continent is Egypt in?
Egypt is in Africa, in the Northern Africa subregion.
What countries border Egypt?
Egypt borders 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
What language is spoken in Egypt?
Official or national language: Arabic.