Egypt - 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