Egypt: flag, capital and facts
Egypt is a country in Northern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Cairo. Population — 116,538,258. Area — 1,002,450 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Egypt
Red, white and black bands with Saladin's golden eagle in the middle.
The capital of Egypt — Cairo
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. From Cairo you can see the Great Pyramids of Giza nearby.
Facts about Egypt
- Official name
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- Capital
- Cairo
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Population
- 116,538,258
- Area
- 1,002,450 km²
- Currency
- EGP (£)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 27°, 30°
How to remember the name
The nameEgypt sounds like 'a gypt' — picture giant pyramids and pharaohs.
Did you know?
The Great Pyramid is the only Ancient Wonder of the World still standing.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Egypt — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Northern Africa
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