Official Name |
Arab Republic of Egypt
|
Capital |
Cairo |
Flag |
Tricolor of red, white and black horizontal stripes, with a golden eagle on the white
stripe. |
Population |
On 1/1/2004, the Egyptian population was estimated at approximately 68.65 million. |
Area |
Around one million square km. of these, only around 55 thousands square km (i.e. 5.5%) are populated.
|
Borders |
- To the North: Mediterranean Sea - To the South: Sudan - To the East: Gaza Strip,
Israel and the Red Sea - To the West: Libya |
Language |
Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken in business circles. |
Climate |
Generally dry climate. Moderate temperatures and humidity prevail on the
Mediterranean coast, while in southern Egypt, the summer is hot and the winter is generally warm. |
Currency |
Egyptian Pound (L.E.) = 100 Piasters. |
Exchange Rate |
US$ 1 = L.E. 6.22 (December 2004 est.). |
Time Zone |
GMT + 2 . Egypt observes daylight saving time during the summer months. |
Business Hours |
Government offices work Saturday through Thursday, with Friday as the day off. The private sector
normally works five days a week, Sunday through Thursday. |