Egypt

Formal Name: Arab Republic of Egypt

Capital: Cairo

Other Major Cities: Alexandria

Population: 55.7 million

Life Expectancy: 58 male, 61 female

Religion: Muslim 94%, (mostly Sunni),

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Language(s): Arabic

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Currency: Egyptian pound

Per Capita: (US$) $600

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Must see sights/landmarks: Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur

Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae

Islamic Cairo

Abu Mena

Saint Catherine Area

Useful Websites:

• touregypt.net
• egypttourism.org
• egyptmonth.com
• egypt.com