Egypt is a country in northern Africa. It shares borders with the Mediterranean Sea, Libya, Sudan, Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian Territories, and the Red Sea.

Some quick facts about Egypt include:

• The official language of Egypt is Arabic. 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 lives in 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 very popular tourist destination. The Pyramids of Giza are at the top most visitors’ must-see lists.

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