Practical information
Capital
Cairo
Major towns and cities
Alexandria, Aswan, Hurghada, Sinai, Luxor
Official languages
Arabic
Population
81.7 million
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
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Time zone
UTC +2
Country code
+20 +area code +number of the person you are calling
Tourism & local way of life
Climate
Hot, dry Mediterranean climate. <br/> Desert climate in the South.
Best time to visit
October to March
Partenaires
: The social network for expats living in Egypt
: Guides and services for expats living in Egypt