Egypt officially the
Arab Republic of Egypt, is a Mediterranean country bordered by the Gaza
Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south,
and Libya to the west.
The reason why I choose this country it is because, Egypt has one of the longest histories of any
country, tracing its heritage back to the 6th–4th millennium BCE (BCE it’s “before current or common
era”).
Iconic monuments such as the Giza Necropolis and its Great Sphinx, as well the ruins of Memphis,
Thebes, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, reflect this legacy and remain a significant focus of
scientific and popular interest.
Egypt was an early and important center of Christianity, but was largely Islamized in the seventh
century and remains a predominantly Muslim country, albeit with a significant Christian minority.
Islam is the official religion of Egypt. Arabic is its official language
About population, Egypt has over 95 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in
North Africa, the Middle East, and the Arab world, the third-most populous in Africa (after Nigeria
and Ethiopia), and the fifteenth-most populous in the world.
About Economy, Egypt's economy is one of the largest and most diversified in the Middle East, and
is projected to become one of the largest in the world in the 21st century. In 2016, Egypt overtook
South Africa and became Africa's second largest economy (after Nigeria).[15][16] Egypt is a
founding member of the United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement, Arab League, African Union, and
Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Egypt's economy depends mainly on agriculture, media, petroleum imports, natural gas, and
tourism; there are also more than three million Egyptians working abroad, mainly in Libya, Saudi
Arabia, the Persian Gulf and Europe. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970 and the
resultant Lake Nasser have altered the time-honoured place of the Nile River in the agriculture and
ecology of Egypt. A rapidly growing population, limited arable land, and dependence on the Nile all
continue to overtax resources and stress the economy.
Tourism is one of the most important sectors in Egypt's economy. More than 12.8 million tourists
visited Egypt in 2008, providing revenues of nearly $11 billion. The tourism sector employs about
12% of Egypt's workforce.[206] Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou told industry professionals and
reporters that tourism generated some $9.4 billion in 2012, a slight increase over the $9 billion
seen in 2011.[207]
The Giza Necropolis is one of Egypt's best-known tourist attractions; it is the only one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence.
Egypt's beaches on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, which extend to over 3,000 kilometers
(1,900 miles), are also popular tourist destinations; the Gulf of Aqaba beaches, Safaga, Sharm el-
Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Dahab, Ras Sidr and Marsa Alam are popular sites.
Egypt is a recognised cultural trend-setter of the Arabic-speaking world. Contemporary Arabic and
Middle-Eastern culture is heavily influenced by Egyptian literature, music, film and television.
Egypt gained a regional leadership role during the 1950s and 1960s, giving a further enduring
boost to the standing of Egyptian culture in the Arabic-speaking world.
