One of the members of the Arab and African body
Egypt is the gift of the Nile
Arab Republic of Egypt
About Egypt
National Flag
Tribes and groups used flags as symbols in wars and battles long ago. With the development of human consciousness and the existence of nations, the flag became the state's symbol which is highly respected.
In October 1984, after President Mubarak assumed power; this flag with its red, white and black horizontal bands has become the national flag .
The flag colors are :
Red at the top Being the most vivid color, it expresses power and hope. It also symbolizes the martyr's blood .
White in the middle, It represents the bright future ahead of the Country. In the middle of this white band, there is the golden eagle -one of the most powerful birds.
Black at the bottom
Being a color denoting oppression and occupation, it represents the days during which the Egyptians fought against injustice.
Land Area
The area of the Arab Republic of Egypt is about 1,002,000 square kilometers. The inhabited area is 78,990 square kilometers (7.8% of the total area).
Geographical Location
Egypt is located in the northeast of Africa with an Asian extension in the Sinai Peninsula. It's bordered by the Mediterranean Sea in the north, the Sudan in the South, the Red Sea in the East and Libya in the West.
Religion
Islam
Arabic
Language
National Anthem
In 1923, Mohamed Younis El-Qadi wrote the "Belady, Belady" (Homeland) anthem, citing the famous speech delivered by the leader Moustafa Kamel in 1907. Sayed Darwish composed it, celebrating Saad Zaghloul's return from the exile. According to the presidential decree No. 149/1979, this song has become the national anthem of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Mohamed Abdel Wahaab recomposed it according to the President Mohamed Anwar Al-Sadat's order.
My homeland, my homeland, my homeland
You have my love and my heart.
My homeland, my homeland, my homeland
You have my love and my heart.
Egypt! O mother of all countries,
You are my hope and my ambition,
And above all people,
Your Nile has countless graces!
Egypt! You are the most precious gem,
A blaze on the forehead of time!
O my homeland, be forever free,
And be safe from every foe!
My homeland, my homeland, my homeland
You have my love and my heart.
O Egypt, land of prosperity,
Filled with the ancient glory,
My goal is to repel enemies,
Only on God I rely.
My homeland, my homeland, my homeland
You have my love and my heart.
Egypt, noble are thy children.
Loyal, and guardians of the reins.
Be we at war or peace
We will sacrifice ourselves for thy sake, my homeland.
You will achieve thy aspirations,
by their union as well as mine.
My homeland, my homeland, my homeland
You have my love and my heart.
Music distribution for the national anthem
National Currency
Named "Egyptian Pound" after the "English Sterling" (later named Pound Sterling), the Egyptian currency is the oldest in the region.
In 1979, the Central Bank of Egypt issued a new smaller banknote than the previous one with a new design that is used until now. On one side, there is a picture of Abu Simbel Temple and on the other side, there is the picture of Qaytbay Mosque.
Country Code
Egypt's country code is (+20)
(+20)
Time Zone
Egypt is located in the east of GMT that includes Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and the Sudan with 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT+2 )
Cairo (+2)
Tourism
Egypt, Um-El-Dunya, literally translated as Mother of the World, is an Arabic expression which Egyptians and others have used over history in reference to the country’s ancient civilization, superlatives and achievements making it a unique tourist destination. The “Mother of the World” houses a plethora of unrivaled tourist and historical attractions and thrives with archaeological treasures and wonders rendering it a classic vintage of history and civilization. Tourists travel far and wide to explore the Pyramids and the Sphinx and trace remnants of the ancient Egyptian civilization kaleidoscope of Islamic, Coptic, Roman, Greek and Pharaonic colors .
Egypt is the cradle of ancient civilization nesting art and temples. The beautiful stretches of picturesque beaches are a magnet for sun-lovers. Every city casts its own spell, some harbor old temples while others boast of immaculate handicrafts. However, they never fail to radiate history, culture and dynamism.
Egypt is the throbbing heart of the Arab world amalgamated in beauty, fused with warmth and sanctified by holiness. It is literally a global historical archive, giving rise to civilizations and bewildering a great many people celebrating it. It is indeed the capital of art, life, culture, science and religion.