Country Name: Arab Republic of Egypt

Area: 1,001,449 sq km (622,272 sq mi)

Population: 69.5 million

Capital city: Cairo

Language: Arabic

Religion: 94% Islam, 6% Christian

Government: Republic

Annual growth: 5%

Major industries: Oil & gas, metals, tourism, agriculture (especially cotton) and Suez Canal revenues

Major trading partners: USA, EU, Middle East.

Visas: All visitors to Egypt are required to have a visa and a passport valid for six months. Visas can be arranged through Egyptian embassies worldwide. Visitors from the US, Canada, EU and GCC countries may be able to purchase a visa stamp upon arrival at many large airports. One-month visitor's visas can be extended.

Time: GMT/UTC plus two hours

Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz

Weights & measures: Metric