Egypt

Name: Egypt
Address: North Africa, Egypt

North Africa, Egypt

Egypt

People from Egypt are called:

Male/General:

Egyptian

Pronunciation:

/ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 112,716,598 (2024 est.)
Country:: Egypt
Region:: North Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Greek 'Aigyptos', derived from the ancient Egyptian 'Hwt-ka-Ptah' meaning 'House of the Soul of Ptah'.

About Egypt

Capital city: Cairo.
Home to ancient civilization, pyramids, and the Nile River.
Transcontinental country spanning Africa and Asia (Sinai Peninsula).
Known for rich history, archaeological treasures, and the Suez Canal.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Libya

west of Egypt

People are called:

Libyan

Sudan

south of Egypt

People are called:

Sudanese

Quick Facts

Population:: 112,716,598 (2024 est.)
Country:: Egypt
Region:: North Africa

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