Egypt
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Introduction
Capital: Cairo
Population
Total Population:
75,466,539
Annual growth rate:
1.7%
Density:
76 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
42.7%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Cairo (14,800,000); Alexandria (4,500,000); Giza (2,900,000).
Ethnic Origins:
The Egyptian population is very homogeneous. More than 99% of the population is of Egyptian origin.
Official Language:
Classic Arabic is the official language of the State and only about 50% of the population understand it. The Egyptian dialect is the language spoken by the entire population.
Other languages spoken:
Armenian, Domari, Nubian, Greek and Dongola.
Business language:
Egyptian Arabic and English. Some members of the business community also know French well.
Religion:
93.8% of Egyptians are Muslims. The other religions represent 6.2% of the population. The Copts form the main religious minority and the main Christian community of the East.
Literacy rate:
71.4%
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in CairoExchange rate on :
National currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)Country overview
Type of State:
Republic based on the constitution of 1971 revised in 2005. The state has a presidential system of government.
Type of economy:
Egypt is a country having moderate income (lower bracket) and an emerging financial market.
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The Egyptian Economy essentially relies on tourism, revenue from the Suez canal, revenue from private transfers and the export of oil and gas.
The Egyptian Economy essentially relies on tourism, revenue from the Suez canal, revenue from private transfers and the export of oil and gas.
HDI*:
0,716/1
HDI (world rank):
116th/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Egypt, dial 00
To call in Egypt, dial +20
To call from Egypt, dial 00
To call in Egypt, dial +20
Internet suffix:
.eg
Computers:
3.7 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
14.7 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
15.4 per 100 inhabitants
Access to electricity:
98% of the population
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 13,189 | 18,895 | 23,818 | 28,984 | 39,354 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 8,987 | 12,320 | 16,073 | 20,546 | 24,455 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 6,474 | 8,020 | 10,508 | 11,569 | 14,342 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 11,073 | 14,197 | 14,643 | 16,135 | 19,943 |
Source: World Bank
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