Geography in Egypt

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Facts about the Geography of Egypt
Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the
Asian Sinai Peninsula
Egyptian Land Size : land: 995,450 sq km
Egyptian Climate / Weather : desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
Egyptian Population : 76,117,421 (July 2004 est.)
Former Name(s) : United Arab Republic (with Syria)
Egyptian Capital City: Cairo
Egyptian GDP: $294.3 billion (2003 est.)
Egyptian Main Industries : textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals
Egyptian Agricultural products : cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats
Egyptian Currency : Egyptian pound (EGP)

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