Egypt - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Arab Republic of Egypt

Area in Km²

1,002,450

Population

90,000,000 population

Capital

Cairo

Religion

90% Muslims; 10% Christians

Government

Unitary semi-presidential republic

Language

Official language

Arabic

Languages spoken

English, French

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+2

Currency

Currency

Egypthian pound

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed - capital punishment

Theft & Scams

Low

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+20

Internet availability

Low

Electricity

V

220

Hz

50