Egypt (officially Arab Republic of Egypt) is an independent country located in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 107,271,260 people, it ranks #15 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 1,002,450 km² (#31 globally), with a population density of 107 people per km². The capital city is Cairo. The official language is Arabic.
Key Facts
Population
107,271,260
#15 world ranking
Area
1,002,450 km²
#31 world ranking
Population Density
107/km²
Capital
Cairo
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
4
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+20
Languages
- Arabic— see all countries
Currency
- Egyptian pound (£)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (4)
Countries bordering Egypt →
Sudan
Palestine
Israel
LibyaCompare
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 107,271,260 people, ranking #15 in the world by population.
How big is Egypt?
Egypt covers an area of 1,002,450 km², ranking #31 in the world by area. The population density is 107 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Egypt?
The official languages of Egypt are: Arabic.
What is the currency of Egypt?
The currency of Egypt is Egyptian pound (£).
What countries border Egypt?
Egypt shares borders with 4 countries: Sudan, Palestine, Israel, Libya.