ِAbout Egypt

Egypt & Ancient Egypt The country is called Misr or Masr in the local language and its official name is Arab Republic of Egypt. The name Egypt comes from the Greek name "Egyptos". Its name in ancient times was KMT (Kemet), which mean "the black country", a name most likely taken from the black and fruitful black soil along the Nile.

Capital Cairo, the largest city in Africa and the Middle East.

Area 995,450 sq km (384,345 sq mi) most of which are is desert and desert like area.

Time GMT + 2 hours Summertime (GMT + 1 hour) observed from late April until end of September.

Currency: Egyptian Pounds (EGP) is the local currency in Egypt.

Population nearly 70 million

Language

Main language: Egyptian Arabic
Second language: English Third language: French

Religion Muslim and Christian, an estimated 27% of the population are Christians and the rest mainly Muslims.

Government Type: Republic.

Legal System: Based on English common law, Islamic law and Napoleonic codes.

National Day: 23 July (anniversary of the Revolution, 23 July 1952).

Phone Codes Egypt Country Code: 2 Codes for major Cities:
Cairo: 02
Alexandria: 03
Al Arish: 068
Minia: 086
Luxor: 095
Aswan: 097
Kharga, Dakhla & Farafra: 092
Baharia: 010
Sharm El Sheikh: 062
El Gouna & Hurghada: 065
* When calling a city from outside Egypt, remove the "0" in front of the local code. For Cairo the country