Egypt
Cairo's Minarets, Nile's Pulse
Overview
The land of pharaohs and pyramids along the Nile, bridging Africa and the Middle East, with a 7,000-year civilization and the strategic Suez Canal.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Land Area
1,002,450 km²
Capital
Cairo
Languages
Arabic
Currencies
Egyptian pound (£)
At a Glance
20
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
27
Freedom
19
Security
13
Life Expectancy
69.1 yrs
Median Age
24 yrs
Urbanization
43%
Cost Index
17
Housing Index
13
Healthcare Access
31/100
Climate
Average Temperature
22.1°C
Average AQI
96
Most Temperate Cities
1 Kawm Umbū 26.4°C
2 Idfū 25.8°C
3 Abū Tīj 23.4°C
4 Al Badārī 23.4°C
5 Abū Qurqāş 22.7°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Siwa Oasis 65 AQI
2 Borg El Arab 69 AQI
3 New Borg El Arab 69 AQI
4 Kafr ad Dawwār 69 AQI
5 Al ‘Alamayn 69 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 17
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 13
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 22.50%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 25.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 3/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 60/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 52 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 84
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.87% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 26 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 40/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025