Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name
Arab Republic of Egypt
Area in Km2
1,002,450
Population
90,000,000 population
Capital
Cairo
Religion
90% Muslims; 10% Christians
Government
Unitary semi-presidential republic

Language

Official language
Arabic
Languages spoken
English, French

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+2

Currency

Currency
Egypthian pound

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances
High terrorism risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed - capital punishment
Theft & Scams
Low

Credit cards

Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip
Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code
+20
Internet availability
Low

Electricity

V
220
Hz
50