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Egypt, officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental
country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and the Sinai Peninsula in the
southwest corner of Asia. Here are some key facts about Egypt:
- Geography and Borders:
- Egypt is bordered by:
- The Mediterranean Sea to the north.
- The Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Israel to the northeast.
- The Red Sea to the east.
- Sudan to the south.
- Libya to the west.
- The Gulf of Aqaba separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia in the
northeast.
- Cairo is the capital and largest city, while Alexandria serves as an
important industrial and tourist hub along the Mediterranean coast.
- With approximately 100 million inhabitants, Egypt ranks as the 14th-most
populated country globally and the third-most populated in Africa.
- Historical Significance:
- Egypt boasts one of the longest histories of any nation, tracing its heritage
along the Nile Delta back to the 6th–4th millennia BCE.
- Considered a cradle of civilization, Ancient Egypt witnessed early
developments in writing, agriculture, urbanization, organized religion, and central
government.
- It was an important center of Christianity before largely adopting Islam in
the seventh century.
- Cairo served as the capital of the Fatimid Caliphate in the tenth century and
the Mamluk Sultanate in the 13th century.
- Nile River and Civilization:
- Egypt's heartland lies in the Nile River valley and delta.
- The Nile, with its annual inundation, shaped Egyptian life for millennia.
- Ancient Egypt thrived through native dynasties interspersed with brief
periods of foreign rule.
- It witnessed developments in writing, agriculture, and organized religion.
- Modern Egypt:
- Egypt became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1517.
- Local ruler Muhammad Ali established it as an autonomous Khedivate in 1867.
- Today, Egypt remains a multiparty republic with a rich cultural heritage and
a vibrant population.
For more detailed information, you can explore the Britannica article on Egypt. 🌍🇪
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