A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z (ALL)
The Arab Republic of Egypt
Image of the Egyptian Flag

Flag Colors & Description

The Egyptian flag is made of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black. Centered in the white band is the national emblem, a gold Eagle of Saladin facing the hoist side with a shield superimposed on its chest above a scroll bearing the name of the country in Arabic. The design is based on the Arab Liberation flag.

People

Population: 78,887,007 (July 2006 estimate) (growth rate): 1.75% (2006 estimate)

Gdp: $304.3 billion (2005 estimate) (per capita): $3,900 (2005 estimate)

Languages:
 Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes

Government

Capital: Cairo

Government type: republic

Geography

Natural Resources: asbestos, gypsum, iron ore, lead, limestone, manganese, natural gas, petroleum, phosphates, talc, zinc

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