Country Study Task

2. Located in the Northeast of
Africa, Egypt, a Middle Eastern
country, borders on to Libya
and Sudan.
It is surrounded by the Red Sea
and the Mediterranean Sea.
The capital city, Cairo, sits on
the Nile river and is closer to
the closer to the water rather
than inland.
Egypt is located in the
Northern Hemisphere (above
the equator).
Egypt has two main seasons, a
mild winter through the
months of November to April
and a hot summer from May to
October.
Egypt has many famous
geographical features,
including the Nile River, Sahara
Desert, Suez Canal, Lake
Nasser, the Sinai Peninsula and
many more.
Location and
Geographical
Features

3. This population density map of Egypt shows
that the majority of the population lives along
the Nile River.The population is also heavier to
the north of the country, closer to the Middle
East and Europe than the rest of Africa.
This travel advice map of Egypt, shows the
areas that are safe to travel to.This map is
important especially with Egypt’s close ties to
the Middle East and the unrest in the
surrounding countries.The area that is green is
the safest under advice to travel to.

4. Basic Figures
• Population: 82.5million
• Ethnicity: Egyptian 99.6%,
Other 0.4%
• Language: Arabic.
• Religions: Muslim 90%,
Christian 10%
Most people located in Cairo
live in apartments as only the
wealthy live in houses because
of the area.
Traditionally, Egyptian houses
only had one room, however
now the apartments are
western style.
For those who live out of the
city, life is similar to their
ancestors.
People living in the rural
villages along the Nile River live
in goatskin or mud brick tents
and follow ancient traditions.
Life in the city of Cairo can be
busy and frantic, there is the
problem of overpopulation,
pollution and a large gap
between the rich and the poor.
In ancient Egypt, the country
was set into different 'level's of
wealth, ranging from rulers and
pharaohs to slaves and
servants.
Today, however, Egypt is a
Republic with a parliamentary
government and a president as
head of state.
The Capital

5. The city in Cairo is similar to
any other in the world, with
busy highways, skyscrapers,
restaurants and hotels.
However, there is also an
element of ancient Egypt,
portrayed by age-old runes and
Islamic mosques.
Cairo is bustling with busy city
life, however there is a more
sombre side of the country.
Since around 2008, poverty and
unemployment have been huge
problems in the economics of
Egypt.
The 13.4% of people
unemployed in Egypt are
usually made up by young
people and women, who are
heavily affected by lack of
economic opportunities.
It is approximated that in 2011,
17% of Egypt's population were
suffering from food insecurity.
Around 19% of Egyptians are
living in absolute poverty, with
another 21% of the population
'near poor'.
Most of the country's rural poor
people live in Upper Egypt.
These places have less access
to clean water and proper
sanitisation and have higher
levels of infant mortality and
underweight children.

6. Natural and man-made
features in Egypt can include
the renowned Nile River, the
vast deserts, and beautiful,
white beaches, like the Marsa
Alam.
Egypt is also famous for it's
ancient attractions, such as
pyramids and other age-old
structures. Some of these are
available to visit and to learn
about their historical stories.
There are also particular
monuments, temples, tombs
and museums around Egypt
and Ancient Egypt welcome to
visitors.
Deserts are also large in Egypt
and can be travelled by foot, or
on the more traditional camel.

7. Because of the yearly bounty it
brought, the ancient Egyptians
worshipped the Nile River.
Beautiful women were
sacrificed to bring on the
flooding and please the gods.
Modern Egyptians still
celebrate the festival of Leylet
en Nuktah to enjoy the yearly
rise of the Nile River every June
17, since the silt that feeds
Delta's rich soil is brought on by
the flooding.
Picnicking and camping along
the edge of the river takes
place of sacrifices for Leylet en
Nuktah, alternatively, modern
Egyptians spend the night in
the streets with family and
friends.Women put out balls of
dough at sunset to represent
each family member, and in the
following morning, predictions
are made from examining the
cracks about a persons fortune.
The Nile river is considered the
lifeline of Egypt, as without it,
the country would just be a
stretch of desert. Leylet en
Nuktah holds special
importance throughout the
country, and is celebrated with
tremendous faith and belief.