Egypt Statistics
- Capital: Cairo
- Population: 82,079,636
- GDP: $497,800,000,000 (USD)
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Total Area:
386,662 (sq miles)
1,001,450 (sq kilometers) - Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
Egypt Facts
- Egypt Facts... When a child loses a tooth they put their tooth in a pouch, throw it into the sun and say "The sun, the sun, the... Learn More
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Eating and Recipes...
In restaurants, food is left behind as a sign of wealth.
Bread, usually unleavened, is eaten with every meal. Tahina is a common condiment in... Learn More
- In their Language... Arabic is the official language in Egypt, although English and French are used in business and education. The written language differs from the spoken Egyptian... Learn More
- Family... In most homes, a girl is protected by her brothers and may even be accompanied by them in public. Traditionally, a man’s honor is... Learn More
- Fashion... Dress standards in Egypt are modest and traditional. Traditional women completely cover their hair and bodies, except their faces and hands. Men wear modest clothing... Learn More