Total area - 1,001,450 sq km
Land area - 995,450 sq km
Water area - 6,000 sq km
Size comparative to U.S. territory - A little more than triple the size of New Mexico
List all countries which share a border (if island include body(ies) of water bordered) - Gaza Strip 13 km, Israel 208 km, Libya 1,115 km, Sudan 1,276 km
Total distance of all land boundaries - 2,612 km
Total distance of coastline - 2,450 km
Description of climate - “desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters”
Description of Terrain - “vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta”
Point of lowest elevation - Qattara Depression -133 m
Point of highest elevation - Mount Catherine 2,629 m
All information from cia.gov.
Land area - 995,450 sq km
Water area - 6,000 sq km
Size comparative to U.S. territory - A little more than triple the size of New Mexico
List all countries which share a border (if island include body(ies) of water bordered) - Gaza Strip 13 km, Israel 208 km, Libya 1,115 km, Sudan 1,276 km
Total distance of all land boundaries - 2,612 km
Total distance of coastline - 2,450 km
Description of climate - “desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters”
Description of Terrain - “vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta”
Point of lowest elevation - Qattara Depression -133 m
Point of highest elevation - Mount Catherine 2,629 m
All information from cia.gov.
Population
Population (Mid-2012)
94,666,993 (July 2016 est.)
Density (people per sq. km)
94.5 people / sq. km
Net Migration Rate (# per 1000 people)
-0.5 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2016 est.)
Birth Rate (# per 1000 people)
30.3 births/1,000 population (2016 est.
Death Rate (# per 1000 people)
4.7 deaths/1,000 population (2016 est.)
Rate of Natural Increase
25.6/2.56%
Population Growth Rate
2.51% (2016 est.)
Infant Mortality Rate (# of deaths per 1000 live births)
19.7 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility Rate (average # of children per woman)
3.53 children born/woman (2016 est.)
Population Age <15 %
33.21% (male 16,268,862/female 15,169,039)
Population Ages 65+ %
4.17% (male 1,937,119/female 2,013,459) (2016 est.)
Dependency Rate (add together Population Age <15 % and Ages 65+ %)
37.39%
Life Expectancy at Birth (total)
72.7 years
Life Expectancy at Birth Females
74.2 years (2016 est.)
Life Expectancy at Birth Males
71.4 years
Primary School Completion Rate Females
93%
Primary School Completion Rate Males
97%
Secondary School Enrollment Net Females
77%
Secondary School Enrollment Net Males
77%
GNI PPP per capita in US$
5,400
Economically Active Females 15+
22%
Economically Active Males 15+
75%
Mobile Phone Subscribers (# per 100)
114
Motor Vehicles (# per 1000)
39
Undernourished Population
4%
Underweight Children Under Age 5
7.0%
HIV/AIDS Among People Ages 15-49
No data
Population Pyramids
1995 - insufficient data
2010
2025
2050
Egypt is likely in Stage 2 of the DTM. As can be seen in the above picture, countries in Stage 2 have a high CBR, a declining CDR, and a very positive NIR. This is consistent with how Egypt’s population is currently changing. In addition, Egypt is not developed. Furthermore, there are no countries in Stage 1 of the DTM. For these reasons, Egypt would be considered a Stage 2 country.
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In this graph, life expectancy is on the y-axis, and the total fertility rate is on the x-axis. I chose these two topics because Egypt is in Stage 2 of the DTM. This means that it has a high CBR, declining CDR, and a high NIR. Most of the population in a Stage 2 country is comprised of young people since the life expectancies in those countries is generally low. These countries also have high fertility rates. Therefore, it seemed as though there may be a relationship between the total fertility rate and life expectancy.
Sources: cia.gov, data.worldbank.org, prb.org
Culture
Ethnic Groups
Languages:
Arabic (official)
English (widely understood by educated classes)
French (widely understood by educated classes)
Arabic (official)
English (widely understood by educated classes)
French (widely understood by educated classes)
Religions
Cultural Photos
The Amazing Race
The challenge will take place at Katameya Dunes in Cairo.
- Challengers will arrive at the top of Katamaya Dunes
- They will attempt to ride down to the bottom of the dunes by sand-boarding.
- If they fall down, they will be forced to restart the challenge.
- Once they reach the bottom, they will have reached the “check-in” point.
The “check-in” point is at the bottom of the Katameya Dunes, which are located in Cairo.
Cultural Journal Report
Egypt's Enduring Passion for Soccer by Alaa Al Aswany
Date the article was written: April 16, 2014
Click here to read this article
The article discusses the history and importance of soccer in Egypt. Soccer may have been played in some form back in ancient times in Egypt. In modern times, Egyptians care dearly about their soccer clubs, which include Ahly and Zamalek. Soccer has also been used by Egyptian dictators, especially Hosni Mubarak, to control the people, and many soccer stars sided with the regime in the 2011 revolt. However, intense soccer fans known as “ultras” sided with the revolutionaries and were able to help win the revolution. Soccer still remains an important part of Egyptian culture today.
This article provided readers with a fascinating look into the importance of soccer in Egyptian society. It was especially strong when it discussed the psychological benefits of soccer. It pointed out that soccer may provide civilians who struggle under an oppressive regime a break from their lives and something to be a part of that is bigger than themselves. Perhaps the most intriguing proposition was that soccer provided these devastated people with rules and justice. With these ideas, the article gives readers an idea of the psychology behind the importance of soccer to the Egyptian people.
The article shows how soccer is an integral part of Egyptian culture. For example, soccer groups Egyptians based on their favorite team, creating a sense of belonging and camaraderie. In addition, soccer causes Egyptians to be less busy when soccer games are being played because everyone is at home watching the games. Finally, soccer helps to connect Egyptians with the outside world through international soccer competitions such as the World Cup. This causes popular culture to mix with Egyptian folk culture. In these ways, soccer has played an important role in unity, business, and change in Egypt.
Date the article was written: April 16, 2014
Click here to read this article
The article discusses the history and importance of soccer in Egypt. Soccer may have been played in some form back in ancient times in Egypt. In modern times, Egyptians care dearly about their soccer clubs, which include Ahly and Zamalek. Soccer has also been used by Egyptian dictators, especially Hosni Mubarak, to control the people, and many soccer stars sided with the regime in the 2011 revolt. However, intense soccer fans known as “ultras” sided with the revolutionaries and were able to help win the revolution. Soccer still remains an important part of Egyptian culture today.
This article provided readers with a fascinating look into the importance of soccer in Egyptian society. It was especially strong when it discussed the psychological benefits of soccer. It pointed out that soccer may provide civilians who struggle under an oppressive regime a break from their lives and something to be a part of that is bigger than themselves. Perhaps the most intriguing proposition was that soccer provided these devastated people with rules and justice. With these ideas, the article gives readers an idea of the psychology behind the importance of soccer to the Egyptian people.
The article shows how soccer is an integral part of Egyptian culture. For example, soccer groups Egyptians based on their favorite team, creating a sense of belonging and camaraderie. In addition, soccer causes Egyptians to be less busy when soccer games are being played because everyone is at home watching the games. Finally, soccer helps to connect Egyptians with the outside world through international soccer competitions such as the World Cup. This causes popular culture to mix with Egyptian folk culture. In these ways, soccer has played an important role in unity, business, and change in Egypt.
Politics
Conventional Long Form Name of country
Arab Republic of Egypt
Capital City(ies) (some have multiple)
Cairo
Type of Government
presidential republic
Date of Independence
28 February 1922 (from UK protectorate status; the revolution that began on 23 July 1952 led to a republic being declared on 18 June 1953 and all British troops withdrawn on 18 June 1956); note - it was ca. 3200 B.C. that the Two Lands of Upper (southern) and Lower (northern) Egypt were first united politically
National Holiday(s): include date & event/celebration
Revolution Day, 23 July (1952)
Chief of State (official public face of government)
President Abdelfattah Said ELSISI (since 8 June 2014)
Picture of Chief of State
Head of Government (actual leader of government)
Prime Minister Sherif ISMAIL (since 12 September 2015); note - Prime Minister Ibrahim MEHLAB resigned 12 September 2015
Picture of Head of Government
Description of Executive Branch/Powers
cabinet: Cabinet sworn in 19 September 2015
elections/appointments: president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26-28 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2018); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by the House of Representatives
Description of Legislative Branch/Powers
unicameral House of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nowaab); 596 seats; 448 members directly elected by individual candidacy system, 120 members - with quotas for women, youth, Christians and workers - elected in party-list constituencies by simple majority popular vote, and 28 members selected by the president; member term 5 years; note - inaugural session held on 10 January 2016
Description of Judicial Branch/Powers
highest court(s): Supreme Constitutional Court or SCC (consists of the court president and 10 justices); the SCC serves as the final court of arbitrator on the constitutionality of laws and conflicts between lower courts regarding jurisdiction and rulings; Court of Cassation (CC) (consists of the court president and 550 judges organized in circuits with cases heard by panels of 5 judges); the CC is the highest appeals body for civil and criminal cases, also known as “ordinary justices"; Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) - consists of the court president and organized in circuits with cases heard by panels of 5 judges); the SAC is the highest court of the State Council
judge selection and term of office: under the 2014 constitution, all judges and justices selected by the Supreme Judiciary Council and appointed by the president of the Republic; judges appointed for life
subordinate courts: Courts of Appeal; Courts of First Instance; courts of limited jurisdiction; Family Court (established in 2004)
Suffrage (who is allowed to vote)
18 years of age; universal and compulsory
Name of THEIR Ambassador to the U.S.
Ambassador Yasser REDA (since 19 September 2015)
Location of THEIR embassy in the U.S.
3521 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008
Location(s) of THEIR consulate(s) in the U.S. (just the name/s of city/ies is fine)
Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York
Name of U.S. Ambassador to THEM
Ambassador R. Stephen BEECROFT (since 18 December 2014)
Location of U.S. embassy THERE
5 Tawfik Diab St., Garden City, Cairo
Location(s) of U.S. consulate(s) THERE
Ambassador R. Stephen BEECROFT (since 18 December 2014)
Name of THEIR representative to UN
Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta
Picture of their flag
Description of the Symbolism of flag
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the national emblem (a gold Eagle of Saladin facing the hoist side with a shield superimposed on its chest above a scroll bearing the name of the country in Arabic) centered in the white band; the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white)
Video or audio of their national anthem being played
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVEF9Wbl-zM
National Symbol(s)
golden eagle, white lotus; national colors: red, white, black
Descriptions
of International Disputes
Sudan claims but Egypt de facto administers security and economic development of Halaib region north of the 22nd parallel boundary; Egypt no longer shows its administration of the Bir Tawil trapezoid in Sudan on its maps; Gazan breaches in the security wall with Egypt in January 2008 highlight difficulties in monitoring the Sinai border; Saudi Arabia claims Egyptian-administered islands of Tiran and Sanafir
Quantity of refugees inside country AND
country(ies) of origin of refugees
70,021 (West Bank and Gaza Strip); 11,296 (Sudan) (2015); 115,204 (Syria); 6,231 (Somalia) (2016)
Quantity of Internally Displaced Persons
78,000 (2015)
Quantity of Stateless Persons
22 (2015)
Description of current human trafficking issues related to this country
Egypt is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor; Egyptian children, including the large population of street children are vulnerable to forced labor in domestic service, begging and agriculture or may be victims of sex trafficking or child sex tourism, which occurs in Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor; some Egyptian women and girls are sold into “temporary” or “summer” marriages with Gulf men, through the complicity of their parents or marriage brokers, and are exploited for prostitution or forced labor; Egyptian men are subject to forced labor in neighboring countries, while adults from South and Southeast Asia and East Africa – and increasingly Syrian refugees – are forced to work in domestic service, construction, cleaning, and begging in Egypt; women and girls, including migrants and refugees, from Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East are sex trafficked in Egypt; the Egyptian military cracked down on criminal group’s smuggling, abducting, trafficking, and extorting African migrants in the Sinai Peninsula, but the practice has reemerged in along Egypt’s western border with Libya
Description of Illicit Drug trafficking/use
transit point for cannabis, heroin, and opium moving to Europe, Israel, and North Africa; transit stop for Nigerian drug couriers; concern as money laundering site due to lax enforcement of financial regulations
Political Journal Report
Egypt steps up 'unprecedented' crackdown on NGOs
Author: Monique El-Faizy
Written on: 1/15/2017
Click here to read this article
An Egyptian court froze the assets of several important civil rights figures on January 11, including Mozn Hassan, director of the Nazra for Feminist Studies; Mohamed Zaree, head of the Arab Penal Reform Organization; and Atef Hafez, director of the Arab Organization for Judicial Reform; the court also seized those leaders’ respective organizations’ assets as well. The European Union, the U.S. State Department, and the New York-based Human Rights Watch all expressed dismay with the court’s decision. The organization were shut down for supposed illegal foreign-funding although this reason has become a catch-all to shut down any organization that criticizes the government. This campaign against NGOs began in 2011 when Egypt shut down many foreign organizations and arrested their American and Egyptian staff. This increased repression has begun ever since the Muslim Brotherhood was ousted; while originally only oppressing those connected to the Muslim Brotherhood, it has become used to oppress anyone who criticizes the government.
This article gives a disturbing look into Egyptian politics. The oppressive actions that the government is taking to stop free speech is a serious infringement on human rights. This is especially upsetting due to the fact that these were groups that posed no threat to the government. Until this problem is resolved, Egypt will likely not be able to be stable and prosperous. Unfortunately, this situation will likely continue to worsen.
According to the article, the Egyptian government is heavy-handedly trying to stamp out political dissent. This shows the large reach of the government in Egypt. It also gives perspective on the civil rights abuses committed by the government. It should be noted that the new constitution passed in a 2014 referendum guarantee little in the way of freedom for the press, individuals, privacy, and human rights. As the article shows, this lack of guaranteed rights enables the government to make arrest people as it sees fit.
Agriculture
Total Area
1,001,450 sq km
Land Area
995,450 sq km
Water Area
6,000 sq km
Climate description
desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
Terrain description
vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta
Arable Land Use
2.8%
Permanent Crop Land Use
0.8%
Irrigated Land
36,500 sq km (2012)
Total Renewable Water Resources
57.3 cu km (2011)
Total Freshwater Withdrawal
68.3 cu km/yr
Per Person Freshwater Withdrawal
973.3 cu m/yr (2000)
Natural Hazards description
periodic droughts; frequent earthquakes; flash floods; landslides; hot, driving windstorms called khamsin occur in spring; dust storms; sandstorms
Environmental Current Issues
agricultural land being lost to urbanization and windblown sands; increasing soil salination below Aswan High Dam; desertification; oil pollution threatening coral reefs, beaches, and marine habitats; other water pollution from agricultural pesticides, raw sewage, and industrial effluents; limited natural freshwater resources away from the Nile, which is the only perennial water source; rapid growth in population overstraining the Nile and natural resources
Total Labor Force
31.96 million (2016 est.)
% of Labor Force in Agriculture
29.2%
Agricultural Products description
cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats
Sources: cia.gov and indexmundi.com
Puglia Olive crops growing in Egypt.
Source
Source
Development and Industry
Population
89,074,000
GNI PPP Per Capita (US$)
$11,020
Women as % of Nonfarm Wage
Earners
19%
Women as % of Parliament
No data
CO2 Emissions Per Capita (metric tons)
0.658441296
Death Due to Non-Communicable Diseases
82%
Births Attended by Skill Health Personnel (%)
79%
Democracy: CPIA Gender Equality Rating
No data
Economy: Big Mac Index
$1.61
Economy: Cash Surplus/Deficit (% of GDP)
-10.9% of GDP
Economy: Human Development Index
0.659
Economy: Technology Index
3.68
Education: Average Years of School for Adults
No data
Education: Education Spending (as % of GDP)
No data
Education: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (elementary)
27.73
Education: Teachers as % of Labor Force
No data
Health: Expenditure Per Capita
64$
Health: Hospital Beds Per 1000
2.2 per 1,000 people
Health: Physicians Per 1000
0.54 per 1,000 people
Media: Televisions (total number)
7.7 million
Media: Per Capita Televisions (you compute this)
0.08644497833
% of GDP as Industry
35.8%
Total Labor Force
31.96 million
% of Labor Force in Industry
23.5%
Unemployment Rate
13.1%
Public Debt % of GDP
92.6% of GDP
Inflation Rate
12.1%
Industries
textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures
Value of Exports
$14.73 billion
Export Commodities
crude oil and petroleum products, fruits and vegetables, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals, processed food
Export Partners and %
Saudi Arabia 9.1%, Italy 7.5%, Turkey 5.8%, UAE 5.1%, US 5.1%, UK 4.4%, India 4.1%
Value of Imports
$50.07 billion
Import Commodities
machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels
Import Partners and %
China 13%, Germany 7.7%, US 5.9%, Turkey 4.5%, Russia 4.4%, Italy 4.4%, Saudi Arabia 4.1%
Currency Exchange Rate to $1.00
9.71
Electricity Production
162 billion kWh
Electricity Consumption
143 billion kWh
Electricity from Fossil Fuels
87.7% of total installed capacity
Electricity from Nuclear Fuels
0% of total installed capacity
Electricity from Hydroelectric Plants
9.5% of total installed capacity
Electricity from Renewable Sources
2.8% of total installed capacity
Refined Oil Production
547,800 bbl/day
Refined Oil Consumption
797,000 bbl/day
Natural Gas Production
48.8 billion cu m
Natural Gas Consumption
48.08 billion cu m
# of Land/Main Line Telephones
6,235,133
# of Cellular/Mobile Telephones
94.016 million
# of Internet Hosts
200,430
# of Internet Users
31.767 million
# of Airports (total)
83
# of Airports with Paved Runways
72
# of km of Roadways (total)
137,430 km
# of km of Roadways Paved
126,742 km
# km of Waterways
3,500 km
Location of Main Ports & Terminals
Mediterranean Sea - Alexandria, Damietta, El Dekheila, Port Said; Gulf of Suez - Suez
Sources: prb.org, nationmaster.com, cia.gov, and indexmundi.com
Urban Geography
Identify the five largest cities within each country
- Al-Qāhirah
- Al-Iskandariyah
- Al-Jīzah
- Shubrā al-Khaymah
- Būr Sa'īd
Identify the population of the largest city
7,740,018
Use the “rank size rule” to identify the estimated size of each of the next four largest cities (city #2 is 1⁄2 the size of city #1, city #3 is 1/3 the size of city #1, city #4 is 1⁄4 the size of #1, city #5 is 1/5 the size of #1)
Al-Iskandariyah - 3870009
Al-Jīzah - 2580006
Shubrā al-Khaymah - 1935005
Būr Sa'īd - 1548004
Identify the actual populations of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th largest cities
Al-Iskandariyah - 4,028,028
Al-Jīzah - 3,021,542
Shubrā al-Khaymah - 1,025,569
Būr Sa'īd - 570,603
Compose a well-developed paragraph defending to what extent the “rank size rule” is proven valid or invalid based upon the populations of this country’s five largest cities
For Egypt, the “rank size rule” is somewhat effective in predicting the size of cities. The rank size rule accurately predicts the sizes of Al-Iskandariyah and, to a lesser extent, Al-Jīzah. However, it overestimates the populations of Shubrā al-Khaymah and Būr Sa'īd.
Population
89,074,000
Population Density
92 people per sq. km of land area
% Urban Population
43%
% Urban Population Living in Slums
11%
Average % Change in Urban Population
2.3%
% with Improved Urban Sanitation
95%
% with Improved Urban Water Supply
100%
Sources: prb.org, citypopulation.de, worldbank.org