Country Profiles: Individual Profiles

Egypt

World Region:
Africa

Description:
Home of one of the most advanced--and well preserved--ancient civilizations, Egypt is famous for its Pyramids, tombs, the Nile, and other landmarks. 90 percent of its landmass is uninhabited desert.

Image Caption:
The Sphinx, with a pyramid in the background, Giza, Egypt

Populatioin:
66,050,004

Local Currency:
Egyptian Pound