Basic info
Neighbouring countries are Gaza Strip, Israel, Libya and Sudan. Egypt is strategically placed, controlling the only land bridge from Africa, the Sinai desert, and the Suez Canal. It plays a central role in Arab-Israeli politics.- Area: 385,229 square miles
- Population: 96,474,100
- Infant mortality: 19 per 1000 live births
- Life expectancy: 71.32
- Urbanisation: 49%
- Literacy: 67%