Egypt (World Division Map)

Author: Li Jing
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Egypt: Area 1,002,000 square kilometers. It spans both Asia and Africa, with most of its territory located in northeastern Africa, while a small part of its territory (the Sinai Peninsula) is in the southwestern corner of Asia. It borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, the Red Sea to the east, and Palestine to the east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. The coastline is about 2,700 kilometers long. 96% of the country is desert. The highest peak, Mount Sibayna, has an altitude of 2,187 meters. The Nile River runs through the country from north to south, covering a distance of 1,350 kilometers. The banks form a narrow valley about 3-16 kilometers wide, and at the mouth of the river, it forms a delta of 24,000 square kilometers, where 99% of the population lives in only 4% of the country's area, the valley and delta. The Suez Canal is a vital transportation route connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. Major lakes include the Great Salt Lake and Lake Timsaheh, as well as the Aswan High Dam-formed largest artificial lake in Africa—the Lake Nasser (5,000 square kilometers). The country is generally dry and receives little rainfall. The Nile Delta and northern coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate with an average temperature of 12℃ in January and 26℃ in July, with an average annual precipitation of 50-200 millimeters. Most of the rest of the country has a tropical desert climate, with high temperatures and dry conditions, where temperatures in desert areas can reach 40℃, and the average annual precipitation is less than 30 millimeters. From April to May, the "Fiftieth Wind" often blows, carrying sand and stones, causing damage to crops. Population: 62,687,000 (January 1998), with 51.2% male citizens and 48.8% female citizens, with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. The majority are Arabs, accounting for about 87%, and they practice Islam. Additionally, there are Copts who practice Christianity, as well as Bedouins and Nubians. The official language is Arabic.