Egypt: capital, population, borders and facts
Egypt is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Cairo. Roughly 115 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Egypt shares a land border with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine and Sudan. Its coast touches the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea. The national flag uses red, white and black.
| Capital city | Cairo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 115 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan |
| Seas and oceans | Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea |
| Flag colours | red, white, black |
Outline of Egypt
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
Egypt has roughly 115 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Egypt?
Egypt borders Israel, Libya, Palestine and Sudan.
Is Egypt landlocked?
No, Egypt is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Egypt
In Egypt, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 122, ambulance 123, fire 180. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Egypt travel basics page.
Put what you know about Egypt to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Egypt is Cairo. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Egypt flag uses red, white and black. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Egypt has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 115 million people, Egypt is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Africa
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