| Country Flag |
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| Capital |
Cairo |
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| Currency |
Egyptian Pound (EGP) |
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| Languages |
Arabic, English, French |
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| Population |
78.88 million |
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| Total Area |
1001450 sq. kms |
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| GDP |
$ 303.5 billion (2005 est.) |
| GDP Growth Rate |
4.9% (2005 est.) |
| GDP per Capita |
$ 3,900 (2005 est.) |
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| Natural Resources |
Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese,
limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc |
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| Industries |
Textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures |
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| Agricultural Products |
Cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables;
cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats |
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| Major Exports |
Crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles,
metal products, chemicals |
| Exports Value |
$14.33 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.) |
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| Major Imports |
Machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood
products, fuels |
| Imports Value |
$24.1 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.) |
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