Egypt
Arab Republic of Egypt is commonly called as the Egypt. It is mainly situated in the North Africa.
Bordering Countries
- Northeast: Ghaza strip and Israel
- South: Sudan
- West: Libya
Sea
- Mediterranean Sea (North)
- Red Sea (East)
About Egypt
Egypt is listed among the most populous Middle East and African countries. In Egypt rainfall occurs only in the winter season. Snow fall occurs on mountainous areas and some of the coastal areas. Due to the River Nile Egypt's soil is very fertile. Egypt has one of the oldest and greatest culture of the world. Egypt is a democratic state where president is the head of the state and prime minister is the head of the government. Egypt has 29 administrative divisions that are called as govern-orates. Each govern-orates has its own capital. Egyptian economy mainly relies on the agriculture sector, media, tourism, petroleum and foreign exchange that comes from Egyptian people who work abroad. Islam is the state religion of Egypt and approximately 90% population is Muslim. Majority of these Muslims belongs to the Sunni sect of Islam. Christianity is the second major religion in Egypt. National sport of Egypt is Football that is very popular sport in Egypt. Currently Cairo is the Capital of Egypt. Egyptian military consists of army, navy and air force. Air defense command is also the part of Egyptian military.
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