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
Languages
- Arabic— see all countries
Currency
- Egyptian pound (£)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (4)
Sudan
Israel
Libya
PalestineCompare
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, Israel, Libya, Palestine.