Presentation of Egypt : Geography

Country's official name :

Egypt

Capital:

Cairo

Population of main cities (including suburbs):

Cairo (14,800,000) ; Alexandria (4,500,000) ; Giza (2,900,000)

Area:

1,001,450 km²

Type of Climate :

The warm season extends from May to September and the cold season from November to March. The temperatures vary from 14°C to 37°C and  are between 6°C and 46°C in desert regions.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Cairo

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from April to September.

Official Language:

Classic Arabic is the official language of the State and only about 50% of the population understands it. The Egyptian Arabic (Masri) is the language spoken by the entire population.

Other Languages Spoken:

Armenian, Domari, Nubian and Dongola.

Business Language(s):

Egyptian Arabic and English. Some members of the business community also know French and German well.

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