Egypt is located in northeast Africa and has a population of over 77 million people. Some key facts about Egypt are that the Nile River and pyramids are located there, the average temperature is 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the capital is Cairo. Egypt was ruled by two ancient kingdoms and has a rich history including many famous pharaohs like King Tutankhamen and Cleopatra. Some aspects of Egyptian culture include soccer, foods like bread and fish from the Nile River, and the practice of mummifying kings and queens in golden tombs.

1. EgyptBy: Megan Chapman

3. FactsThe Nile River is located in EgyptThe pyramids are also located in EgyptEgypt’s average temperature is 80-90 degreesThe capital of Egypt is CairoPopulation: 77,505,756

4. Facts continue… Egypt is located in east corner of Africa The average language is Arabic Area: 386,662 sq mileEgypt had gods and goddesses

5. Famous peopleKing TutankhamenKing AkhenatonKing Thutmose IIIQueen Cleopatra VllAlexander the Great

6. HistoryTwo kingdoms ruled the two villages

7. SportsFootball ( soccer )

8. FoodsThe poor eat bread and broad beansIt is hard to get food in some placesOther people eat fish from the Nile RiverThey drink sweet coffee and tea

9. GovernmentThe government has three branchesThe executive, legislative, judicial, branchThey have a president He or she can serve for six years

10. MummiesPeople in the 15 hundreds made mummies in EgyptThey only did for the kings and queensThey put them into tombsTombs are like coffins but these are gold

11. Famous landmarksThe ancient pyramidsThe Nile River and Suez Canal

12. Culture

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