Egypt
 
Egypt
– land of an ancient culture known for its pharaohs
and pyramids and presently home to over 74 million people.
Officially known today as the Arab Republic of Egypt, the
nation is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean
Sea and the Red Sea. Egypt is a modern nation with an incredibly
rich history. Join Earthy Family as we explore the wonders
of the country of the River Nile with fun family activities,
authentic recipes, some Arabic phrases and cultural festivals.
Scroll
through the history, geography, and population facts of Egypt
at the World
Almanac for Kids.
Facts &
Figures of Egypt
Total
area: 1,001,450 sq km (this makes the 37th largest
country in world)
Border
countries: Egypt shares its boarder with the Gaza
Strip, Israel, Libya and Sudan.
Population:
74,718,797 (July 2003 est.) This ranks Egypt as the
16rth most populous country in the world
Religion:
By far the most popular religion in Egypt is Muslim
(mostly Sunni) with about 94% of the population practicing
this religion. The rest of the population practices Coptic
Christian and other religions.
Language:
The official language is Arabic, however, English and French
are widely understood by educated classes
Capital:
Cairo Independence:
28 February 1922 (from UK) Flag:
Three equal horizontal bands (starting from the top) of red,
white, and black with the national emblem (a shield superimposed
on a golden eagle facing the hoist side above a scroll bearing
the name of the country in Arabic) centered in the white band.
Industry
& Agriculture: The
economic structure in Egypt was changed with the completion
of the Aswan High Dam in 1971 that subsequently altered the
place the Nile River played in the ecology of Egypt. Recently
Egypt has strengthened its economy during the last decade
by following fiscal and monetary reforms. Currently regional
tensions are affecting tourism and creating a strain on the
economy. The development of a gas export market is a major
bright spot. The major industries
of Ireland include: textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals,
hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals. The major agricultural
products include: cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits,
vegetables; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats What can
you find in your house or local store that was made or grown
in Egypt? Currency:
Egyptian
pound (EGP) One Canadian dollar
is worth about 4.67 Egyptian pounds. One American dollar is
worth about 6.19 Egyptian pounds. If you
were to convert the money in your piggy bank or savings account
into egyptian poinds, how much would you have? How much would
it cost to buy your favourite treat? How about your favourite
toy or a new CD?
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