Overview
Travellers have marvelled at Egypt’s archaeological wonders for centuries, ever since the Ancient Greeks visited the pyramids.Today, the ancient wonders attract millions of tourists each year to the pyramids, temples, mosques and great monuments of the Nile Valley, as well as the stunning diving resorts of the Red Sea.
General Information
Area
1,002,000 sq km (386,874 sq miles).
Population
74.9 million (UN estimate 2005).
Population Density
74.8 per sq km.
Capital
Cairo (El Qahira). Population: 16.7 million (2005 estimate).
Government
Republic.
Language
Arabic is the official language. English and French are widely spoken.
Passport/Visa's
Passport Note
Visitors from all countries except the EU and the USA must register with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is usually undertaken by the hotel.
Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
Money
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP; symbol E£) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of E£100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 1, 50 piastres and 25 piastres. Coins are in denominations of 20, 10 and 5 piastres.
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