Egypt: Geography

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Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa as well as the southwestern corner of Asia. The two continents are connected by a land bridge. [1] Egypt is bordered by Libya and Sudan within Africa. It also touches the Red Sea as well as the Mediterranean sea.

Egyptian Flag [2]

A few of the geographical features of Egypt include the Necropolis Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, The Nile River, and the Valley of Kings, as well as many others. [3]

The title of largest city in Egypt is claimed it by its capital, Cairo. Cairo is located in the northeast quadrant of Egypt. Its coordinates of longitude and latitude are: 30° 2′ 0″ N, 31° 13′ 0″ E. [4] The city of Alexandria ranks as second in terms of population, and its coordinates are: 31°12′N 29°55′E. [5]

The climate of Egypt is typically incredibly hot, and dry. [7] Temperatures on the hottest day can range from nearly 104 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Egypt is the driest and sunniest country in the world. [8]

Because of the humidity and how arid the land is around the Nile River, near 99% of the entire population of of Egypt of lives on only 5.5% of the total area of land. [9]


The Nile River takes reign as the most famous in regards to features of Egypt. The Nile River is 4,258 miles long. Although, it travels through 11 countries, the Nile's primary source of water is Egypt. Civilization has been largely dependent on the Nile since ancient times since the area around the river is significantly more fertile than much of the surrounding soils. During the development of Egyptian Civilization, silt deposits from the Nile made the surrounding land fertile because the river overflowed its banks annually. This overflow in the winter months was followed by a scorching summer drought. People that live in the area surrounding the Nile use its land to grow crops, and provide a more temperate climate. Also, the Nile served a large spiritual role in early Egyptian's lives. Many referred to the Nile as having healing powers, as well as preventative measures against death. The Egyptian calendar also was based on the cycles of the Nile. [10]

The Nile River in Egypt [11]

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[1] "Egypt", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt.
[2] "Egypt", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt#/media/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg,.
[3] "Egypt", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt.
[4] "Cairo", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo.
[5] "Alexandria", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria.
[6] "Egypt", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt#Climate.
[7] "Egypt", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt#/media/File:Sand_Dunes_(Qattara_Depression).jpg.
[8] "Climate of Egypt", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Egypt.
[9] "Geography of Egypt", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Egypt.
[10] "Nile", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile.
[11] "Nile River", http://www.touregypt.net/images/touregypt/nile7.jpg.