The Arab Republic of Egypt

Country Facts:

• Full name: Arab Republic of Egypt
• Population: 84.5 million (UN, 2010)
• Capital: Cairo
• Area: 1 million sq km (386,874 sq miles)
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity
• Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 73 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Egyptian Pound = 100 piastres
• Main exports: Petroleum, petroleum products and cotton
• GNI per capita: US $2,070 (World Bank, 2009)
• Internet domain: .eg
• International dialing code: +20