Egypt
Egypt is in Africa and Asia, in the North Africa region. Its capital is Cairo. It has a population of about 118.4 million and an area of 1,002,450 km². Its flag has 4 colors, and the ones that take up the most space are black and red, at 33.3% each.
The flag of Egypt as a pie chart
- Black 33.3%
- Red 33.3%
- White 31.5%
- Gold 1.9%
- Design
- Horizontal stripes (3)
- Symbol
- Has an eagle
Each slice shows how much of the flag each color covers. It's the same data as CakeFlag, our game where you guess countries from the colors of their flag.
Egypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Continents
- Africa and Asia
- Region
- North Africa
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Egyptian pound
- National day
- July 23
- Highest point
- Mount Catherine (about 2,640 meters)
- Anthem
- “Bilady, Bilady, Bilady”
- Area
- 1,002,450 km²30th largest out of 208
- Population
- 118.4 million13th most populous out of 204 · 2025 data
- Population density
- 118.1 people/km²83rd most densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
- GDP
- US$ 365.3 billion43rd highest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
- GDP per capita
- US$ 3,08652nd lowest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
- Life expectancy
- 71.8 years78th lowest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data
More facts
- Became independent from the United Kingdom
- Joined the UN in 1971
Neighboring countries
Egypt borders 4 countries:
Israel
Libya
Palestine
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Data: World Bank, world-countries, Wikidata and CIA World Factbook. See all sources.