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___ EgyptDestination Egypt, this page is about many aspects of the modern and the ancient Egypt. Here you will find comprehensive information about Egypt in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and ancient history.You will have access to newspapers from Egypt and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Egypt. |
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Arab Republic of Egypt | Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Egypt Background: In about 3100 B.C., Egypt was united under a ruler known as Mena, or Menes, who inaugurated the 30 pharaonic dynasties into which Egypt's ancient history is divided -- the Old and the Middle Kingdoms and the New Empire. The pyramids at Giza (near Cairo), which were built in the fourth dynasty, testify the power of the pharaonic religion and state. Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world. Nominally independent from the UK in 1922, Egypt acquired full sovereignty following World War II. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1971 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered the time-honored place of the Nile river in the agriculture and ecology of Egypt. A rapidly growing population (the largest in the Arab world), limited arable land, and dependence on the Nile all continue to overtax resources and stress society. The government has struggled to ready the economy for the new millennium through economic reform and massive investment in communications and physical infrastructure. (Source: various sources) Egypt is a member state of the League of Arab States border countries: Palestine (Gaza Strip), Israel, Libya, Sudan related countries: United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah Short form: Misr Int'l short form: Egypt Int'l long form: Arab Republic of Egypt former: United Arab Republic (with Syria) ISO Country Code: eg Actual Time: Mon-Sept-6 05:28 Local Time = UTC +2h Daylight Saving Time (DST) 29 April - 30 September (UTC +3) Capital City: Cairo (al-Qa hirah) (pop. estimated 16 million) Other Cities: Alexandria (6 million), Aswan, Asyut, Port Said, Suez, Ismailia Government: Type: Republic Independence: 1922 (from the UK) Constitution: 1971 Geography: Location:Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip Area: 1 million sq. km (386 000 sq. mi.) Terrain: Desert, except Nile valley and delta. Climate: Dry, hot summers; moderate winters People: Nationality: Egyptian(s) Population: 78 million (estimated) Ethnic groups: Egyptian, Bedouin Arab, Nubian Religions: Sunni Muslim 90%, Coptic Christian Languages: Arabic (official), English, French Literacy--total adult: 55.2%, male: 66.6%, female: 43.6%. Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc. Agriculture products: Cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats. Industries: Textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals. Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP) Egypt in FiguresEgypt key statistical data. |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of EgyptThe Egyptian PresidencyMohamed Hosny Mubarak President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Egypt's People Assembly The Egypt Parliament. Egyptian Shoura Assembly The Senate. Egypt State Information Service Egypt State Information Service. Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA Egypt. Diplomatic Missions Egyptian Embassy in Berlin (Germany) Embassy of Egypt in the U.S. Washington D.C. Egyptian Missions Abroad Addresses of Egypt's Missions abroad. Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Egypt Addresses of foreign diplomatic representations in Egypt. Statistics CAPMAS Central agency for public mobilization and statistics. Egypt in FiguresEgypt key statistical data. Weather Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) Maps Map
of EgyptPolitical Map of Egypt. Administrative Map of Egypt Map shows the governorates of Egypt.  Google
Earth EgyptZoomable satellite view and map of Egypt. Google
Earth CairoZoomable satellite view/map of Cairo. Pyramids
near CairoZoomable satellite view of the Pyramids. Google
Earth: Sahara in Southern EgyptZoomable satellite view/map of Irrigation in the Sahara in South Egypt. Map
of Western Asia Map of Western Asia and the Middle East. Map of the Middle East region Map of North Africa and the Middle East Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. |
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NewsFreedom of expression in Egypt: It's definitely under threat. From bannings of books by Al-Azhar to beatings-up of journalists. From court cases against authors to assassinations of writers by militants. Draconian press legislation and plain old censorship seem mild in comparison.Al Ahram Daily News from Egypt. (Arabic) Al Ahram Weekly English language weekly online edition. Al-Gomhuria Daily Newspaper (in Arabic) Cairo Press Review Press review of Arabic newspapers by Egypt State Information Service. The Egyptian Gazette News from Egypt. Egypt Today Egypt monthly magazine. Middle East Time The uncensored online edition of the Egypt based newspaper. El Tahrir Home of several Arabic Newspapers. la revue d'Egypte Egypt culture magazine in French. |
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Arts & Culture__Museums & LibrariesBibliotheca Alexandrina The revival of the Ancient Library of Alexandria, dedicated to be a center of culture, science and academic research. Egyptian Museum Collections of Egyptian artifacts, established in 1835. Museums in Egypt Information about Museums in Egypt by Tour Egypt. |
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Business & EconomyBank al-Markaz al-MisrCentral Bank of Egypt. National Bank of Egypt NBE is the oldest commercial bank in Egypt. Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchanges Egyptian Stocks Egyptian capital market stock quotes. Egyptian Exporters Association EEA is a nonprofit organization founded by the Egyptian private sector exporters. __Transportation EgyptAir The Egypt Airline. Egypt International Airports: City, Location: Alexandria, El Nhouza Airport, IATA Airport code: ALY City, Location: Aswan, Daraw Airport, IATA Airport code: ASW City, Location: Cairo Int'l, IATA Airport code: CAI City, Location: Hurghada Int'l, IATA Airport code: HRG City, Location: Luxor, IATA Airport code: LXR City, Location: Sharm El Sheikh, IATA Airport code: SSH International Airports around the world |
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Destination Egypt - Country GuidesDiscover Egypt: hotel, accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, cruising the nile, see the pyramids and much more.Egyptian Tourist Authority Official site for the Government Tourist Offices in the Americas.  Tour
EgyptAn Egypt guide with over 15,000 pages of information about every aspect of travel, ancient and modern Egypt. Egypt Tourism Net A travel gate to Egypt. |
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EducationAin Shams UniversityThe third Egyptian University, founded in 1950 Al-Azhar University Chief centre of Islamic and Arabic learning in the world, founded 970 Cairo University Giza, Middle East's largest University, founded 1908 Egyptian Universities Network The Egyptian Universities Network (EUN) acts as the Internet service provider since 1993 |
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Environment & Nature Organizations EgyptGovernment BodiesMinistry of State For Environmental Affairs Official website of the Ministry for Environmental Affairs. Egyptian - Italian Environmental Cooperation Programme EIECP Governments cooperation for the conservation and rehabilitation of natural, cultural and man-made environments. Egypt NGOs Wadi Environmental Science Centre A "sustainable development" and "industrial ecology" demonstration and training center. |
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Historyegy.comCairo's recollections online - Egypt's first website and a journey into bygone days of Egypt. additional sites: A Brief Review of Modern Egyptian History The middle of the Eighteenth century can be considered as starting point in recounting the history of modern Egypt. Egypt History Arab Net pages about Egypt's History. History of Egypt From Ancient to Modern History of Egypt by Egypt TourismNet. Ancient Egypt 
The Archeological Map of EgyptThe project puts all the Egyptian archeological sites on a multimedia geographic information system to document the Egyptian archeological heritage. Abzu Regional Index: Egypt Index of resources for the study of ancient Egypt, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago. Ancient Egypt The British Museum's web site on ancient Egypt, includes information on Egyptian life, gods and goddesses, mummification, rulers, pyramids, temples, time, trade, and writing. The Ancient Egypt Site The history, language and culture of Ancient Egypt by Egyptologist Jacques Kinnaer. Centre for Computer-aided Egyptological Research (CCER) The use of Egyptological data on computers. Eternal Egypt Site about five thousand years of Egyptian civilization, view artifacts, interactive maps and timelines. Guardian's Egypt A cyberjourney to Ancient Egypt International Association of Egyptologists Egyptology international. KMT A modern journal of Ancient Egypt. The Pharaonic Village A journey back in time. |
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about the History of Modern EgyptHistory of Modern Egypt Books
about the History of Ancient Egypt.History of Ancient Egypt |
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SearchEgypt WWW IndexEgypt related links. Egyptsearch An Egypt directory. Egypt Web Search A Search engine and directory. Masrawy An Egypt directory. Additional Information on EgyptAfrican Studies WWW - Egypt PageAfrican Studies Center Information on Egypt. ArabNet -- Egypt In-depth information on Egypt. BBC News - Country Profile: Egypt Governments on the WWW: Egypt Human Rights Watch: Egypt Open Directory Project: Egypt UT - MENIC: Countries: Egypt The Center for Middle Eastern Studies (University of Texas) on Egypt. Wikipedia: Egypt The World Factbook -- Egypt |
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