Egypt is located in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea. It has the Sahara desert and is notable for the Nile River, which is the second longest river in the world. Cairo is the capital city. The climate is generally desert-like and dry, with some vegetation found in the Nile Delta, valley, and oases. Important industries include cotton and tourism, especially focused on its ancient pyramids and other historical sites. The population of Egypt is around 77 million people, most of whom speak Egyptian Arabic and practice Islam.