Egypt Facts for Kids :
Egypt is authoritatively known as the Arab Republic of Egypt.
In 2012, the number of inhabitants in Egypt was a little more than 83 million (83,688,164).
Egypt is circumscribed by the Gaza Strip, Israel, Libya and Sudan just as the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
The Sinai Peninsula in Egypt ranges crosswise over two mainlands, Africa and Asia.
Mount Catherine is the most noteworthy mountain in Egypt, standing 2,629m high (8625 ft).
The official language of Egypt is Arabic, however others dialects, for example, English and French are additionally comprehended by many.
The capital city is Cairo, which additionally has the biggest populace. Other significant urban areas incorporate Alexandria and Giza.
Egypt is an exceptionally dry nation. The Sahara and Libyan Desert make up the greater part of the zone of Egypt.
Egypt encounters common dangers, for example, dry spells, seismic tremors, streak floods, avalanches, windstorms (called khamsin), dust tempests and dust storms.
The longest stream on the planet, the Nile, goes through Egypt.
Egypt is well known for its old human progress, the Ancient Egyptians, who go back to around 3150 B.C.
Egypt is home the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The most famous game in Egypt is football (soccer).