Egypt Facts and Figures
Some Egypt facts can help to appreciate the country while on a Nile cruise.
Official country name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Area: 1 million sq km
Population: 73 million
Capital City: Cairo
People: Egyptians, Berbers, Bedouin, Hamitic Arabs and Nubians
Language: Arabic
Religion: 94% Islamic (Sunni), 6% Christian (Coptic)
Head of State: President Mohammed Husni Mubarak
Head of Government: Prime Minister Atef Ebeid
GDP: US$247 billion
GDP per capita: US$3,600
Annual Growth: 5%
Inflation: 3%
Electricity: 220V 50Hz - Plugs have two round prongs
Weights & measures: Metric
Currency: Egyptian pound
Major Industries: Oil and gas, metals, tourism, agriculture (especially cotton), Suez Canal revenues
Major Trading Partners: USA, EU, Middle East
Time Zone: GMT +2 - Daylight Saving Time is observed from the last Friday in April to the last Friday in September.
Dialling Code: 20
Australian Embassy (PHONE: 02/575-0444) World Trade Center, Corniche al-Nil, Bulaq.
Ambulance (PHONE: 123)
Fire Brigade (PHONE: 125)
Police (PHONE: 122 or 02/303-4122)
Tourist Police (PHONE: 02/390-6028)
Banking Hours: Generally Sunday-Thursday 8:30am-2 pm.
Business Hours: Most businesses operate on a five-day week.
Government offices are generally open between 8am and 2pm Saturday through Wednesday except on public holidays.
Shopping Hours: Generally Monday-Saturday 9am-9 pm. Closed Sunday. however Private businesses usually keep hours
from 10am to 5pm or 6pm.Many businesses and doctors’ clinics are open in the evenings.
Embassies and Consulates: Embassies and Consulates are generally open Sunday through Thursday from 8am till 2pm.
Revised: 8th October 2004
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