Location: Northern Africa
Capital: Cairo
Population: approx. 76 million
Total area: 1,001,450 km²
Size comparison: about 50× the size of Slovenia
Egypt is defined by three major geographic units: the Nile Valley and Delta, the deserts, and the coastal zones along the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
The Nile provides water and fertile soils in an otherwise arid land. Its delta is one of the largest in the world.
The Eastern Desert (between the Nile and the Red Sea) and the Western Desert (part of the Sahara) dominate the landscape, with dunes, plateaus, and depressions such as Qattara.
The Sinai Peninsula hosts rugged ranges, with Mount Catherine (2,629 m) as the highest peak.
Egypt has 2,450 km of coastline: Mediterranean lowlands and Red Sea coral reefs and lagoons.
Predominantly desert climate: hot, dry summers and mild winters, with coastal moderation along the Mediterranean.
Virtual tour through ancient Egyptian temples, tombs, and cities along the Nile, including Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
