AFRICA

🇪🇬 Egypt

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Advisory Level Level 2

Exchange Rate 1 USD = 47.60 EGP

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Last Updated Jul 15, 2025

About Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural centre, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 107 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, third-most populous country in Africa, and 15th-most populated in the world.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Cairo

Population 107.3 million

Area 1,002,450 km²

Language Arabic

Currency Egyptian pound

GDP/Capita $3,338

Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 47.60 EGP
GDP: $389.1B
GDP per Capita: $3,338

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 8,806 EGP

Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy: 71.6 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Africa
Capital: Cairo
Area: 1,002,450 km²
Population: 107,271,260
Timezone: UTC+02:00
Languages: Arabic
Calling Code: +20
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: EG