What Are People From Egypt Called?

Name: Egypt
Address: North Africa, Egypt

North Africa, Egypt

Egypt

People from Egypt are called:

People from Egypt are called Egyptian.

Demonym:

Egyptian

Pronunciation:

/ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/

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.

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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'.

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

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

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