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Country Guide - Egypt

 

Welcome to the Exodus Travel Guide to Egypt.

Our country guide to Egypt will provide you with all the travel information you need to prepare for your holiday.

COUNTRY FACTFILE

 

  • Full Name

    Arab Republic of Egypt

  • Capital City

    Cairo

  • Currency

    Egyptian Pound

  • Timezone(s)

    GMT +2

  • Daylight Saving

    Last Friday In April until Last Thursday In September

  • Area

    1,001,449 km2

  • Population

    80,000,000

  • People

    Egyptians, Berbers, Bedouin, Hamitic Arabs and Nubians

  • Languages

    • Arabic (official)

  • Plug Types

    • European plug with two circular metal pins

    Voltage: 220V
    Frequency (Hz): 50Hz

 
 

For the latest travel advice on visiting Egypt:


>> Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice for travelling to Egypt

>> BBC Country Profile on Egypt

 

To purchase guidebooks and maps for your visit to Egypt:


>> Exodus Travels on Amazon.co.uk

 
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