| Official Name |
Arab Republic of Egypt
|
| Capital |
Cairo |
| Flag |
Tricolor of red, white and black
horizontal stripes, with a
golden eagle on the white stripe. |
|
Population |
On 2003, the Egyptian population was estimated
at
approximately 68.65 million.
|
| Area |
Around one million square km. of these, only
around
55 thousands square km (i.e. 5.5%) are populated. |
| Borders |
- To the North: Mediterranean Sea
- To the South: Sudan
- To the East: Gaza Strip, Israel and the Red Sea
- To the West: Libya |
| Language |
Arabic is the official language. English is widely
spoken
in business circles. |
| Climate |
Generally dry climate. Moderate temperatures and
humidity prevail on the Mediterranean coast, while in southern Egypt, the summer is hot
and the winter is generally warm. |
| Currency |
Egyptian Pound (L.E.) = 100 Piasters. |
|
Exchange Rate |
US$ 1 = L.E. 6.19 (May 2004) |
| Time Zone |
GMT + 2 . Egypt observes daylight saving time
during
the summer months. |
| Business Hours |
Government offices work Saturday through Thursday,
with Friday as the day off. The private sector normally works five days a week, Sunday
through Thursday. |
