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Located in North Africa is one of the most recognizable countries of the world thanks to its recent political happens and glorious history. It is a transcontinental country and is connected to Southwest Asia by the Sinai Peninsula. A major power of Africa, Egypt is highly regarded in the Mediterranean Basin, Muslim world and the Middle East.Majority of Egypt’s population is located near the Nile River as it is the sole arable land in the country. The area around Sahara desert is sparsely populated. 50% of the population stays in the urban centers with the majority living in and around Greater Cairo, Alexandria and other areas located near the Nile delta.
Egypt is well known for its ancient civilization with famous landmarks such as Giza Pyramid Complex and the Great Sphinx located in it. The ruins at Memphis, Karnak, Thebes and Valley of Kings located outside Luxor are major tourist attractions and archaeologically important as well. Tourism is a major sector of Egyptian economy.
| Capital and biggest city | Cairo |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Prime Minister | Essam Sharaf |
| Estimated per capita nominal GDP | $2,789.00 |
| Area | 387,048 square miles |
| Estimated population | 80,085,862 |
