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Egypt
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Egypt, or the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country in northern Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Libya, Sudan, Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian Territories and the Red Sea.

Some quick facts about Egypt include:

  • Arabic is the official language of Egypt. English and French are also spoken.
  • Egypt’s history dates back more than 5,000 years. Pharaohs were the first to create a civilization on the banks of the Nile River.
  • The majority of the population of Egypt inhabits the areas along the Nile River Valley and Delta. The rest of the land is mostly arid desert.
  • The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
  • Egypt is a wildly popular tourist destination with the Pyramids of Giza at the top of visitors’ must-see list.

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