Egypt

Country Information

Egypt, located in North Africa, has a rich cultural heritage and a diversified economy. Cairo is the capital.

Political System

Egypt is a unitary presidential republic, with a strong executive branch.

Economic Indicators

GDP (2023 est.):

USD 387 billion

Population

Approximately 112 million

Currency

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Main Industries

Tourism, petroleum, agriculture, manufacturing.

Investment Climate

Egypt offers vast opportunities in energy, infrastructure, tourism, and technology sectors
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