Egypt
Full name:
Arab Republic of Egypt
Population:
83.9 million (UN, 2012)
Capital:
Cairo
Area:
1 million sq km(386,874 sq miles)
Major language:
Arabic
Major religions:
Islam, Christianity
Life expectancy:
72 years (men), 76 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit:
1 Egyptian Pound = 100 piastres
Main exports:
Petroleum, petroleum products and cotton
GNI per capita:
US $2,600 (World Bank, 2011)
Internet domain:
.eg
International dialling code:
+20