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About Egypt

Egypt (Egyptian: Kemet; Coptic: Ⲭⲏⲙⲓ Kīmi; مصر ar|Miṣr ; Egyptian Arabic: ar-EGP|Máṣr), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country in North Africa that includes the Sinai Peninsula, a land bridge to Asia. Covering an area of about 1001450|sqkm|sp=us, Egypt borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south and the Gaza Strip and Israel to the east. The northern coast borders the Mediterranean Sea and the island of Cyprus; the eastern coast borders the Red Sea.

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Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa. The great majority of its estimated 80 million people (2007) live near the banks of the Nile River, in an area of about 40000|sqkm|sp=us, where the only arable agricultural land is found. The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with the majority spread across the densely-populated centres of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta.

Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most famous monuments, including the Giza pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx. The southern city of Luxor contains numerous ancient artefacts, such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Egypt is widely regarded as an important political and cultural nation of the Middle East.

Quotes about Egypt

  1. “ When it comes to human rights and the treatment of minority Christians, Egypt has an extremely poor track record. ”
    In Obama Urged to Tackle Religious Persecution in Cairo Speech
  2. “ The Egyptian government does not give Muslims who convert to Christianity a legal alternative to get these papers. ”
    In Obama Urged to Tackle Religious Persecution in Cairo Speech
  3. “ I'm not allowed to practice here because jobs are for Egyptians. ”
    In The Indian community thrives in Egypt, thanks to our cultural ...

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  2. Thank you for the Nildus Speech, Mr. President

    Explore Article The Daily Star (Jun 6 2009)

    Thank you for the Nildus Speech, Mr. President ...he Cairo oration might want to call it the "Nildus Speech." For the citizens of this region between Egypt and Pakistan, and particularly for Muslims, this was a brilliant gleam in the gloom to which they h... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Cairo   America   Malaysia

  3. Obama's Speech To Muslim World Includes Focus On Religious Freedom

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Jun 4 2009)

    This morning, President Barack Obama delivered a major address to the Muslim world from Cairo, Egypt. (Full text of speech.) In his broad-ranging speech, he said that "Islam has always been a part of ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Barack Obama   Egypt   Andalusia

  4. Obama Urged to Tackle Religious Persecution in Cairo Speech

    Explore Article CNSNews.com (Jun 2 2009) Human Rights

    Obama Urged to Tackle Religious Persecution in Cairo Speech Their Islamic credentials are significant too: Egypt's Al-Azhar University, which is co-hosting the Obama speech, is viewed as the highest seat of Sunni... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Cairo University   Venezuela   Saudi Arabia

  5. Uscirf Asks Obama To Raise Religious Freedom Issues In Saudi Arabia, Egypt

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Jun 1 2009) Human Rights

    This Thursday, President Obama will be in Egypt. From Cairo, he will deliver a major speech reaching out to the Muslim world. (Wall Street Journal.... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Saudi Arabia   Cairo   Egypt

  6. Religious freedom faces world assault

    Explore Article MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK (May 13 2009) Human Rights

    ...ious freedom. Another 11 countries are on the commission’s watch list: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. The worst of the worst include... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   North Korea   Tajikistan   Belarus

  7. Religious Freedom Under Assault

    Explore Article Epoch Times (May 13 2009) Human Rights

    Religious Freedom Under Assault ...ious freedom. Another 11 countries are on the commission’s watch list: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. The worst of the worst include... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   North Korea   Tajikistan   U.S. Department of State

  8. Around the globe, religious freedom under assault

    Explore Article Prescott Arizona News and Events (May 10 2009) Human Rights

    Around the globe, religious freedom under assault ...ous freedom. Another 11 countries are on the commission’s watch list: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. The worst of the worst include... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Burma   North Korea   Tajikistan

  9. Religious freedom deserves bigger role in U.S. policy

    Explore Article Pantagraph.com (May 10 2009) Human Rights

    ...gious freedom. Another 11 countries are on the commission's watch list: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. The worst of the worst include... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Burma   North Korea   Tajikistan

  10. Around the globe, religious freedom under assault

    Explore Article firstamendmentcenter.org (May 9 2009) Human Rights

    ...ous freedom. Another 11 countries are on the commission’s watch list: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. The worst of the worst include... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   North Korea   Tajikistan   U.S. Department of State

  11. Religious freedom under assault around globe

    Explore Article poconorecord.com (May 9 2009) Human Rights

    ...gious freedom. Another 11 countries are on the commission's watch list: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. The worst of the worst include... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Burma   Pakistan   Egypt

  12. Pak Source of 'Religiously-Motivated' Violence: US Panel

    Explore Article India Journal (May 7 2009)

    ...menistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The “Commission’s Watch List” include Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. Bangladesh, Kazakhstan and Sri... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Pakistan   North Korea   Tajikistan

  13. Rally For Human Rights Takes On Radical Islam

    Explore Article Assyrian International News Agency (May 7 2009) Human Rights

    ...ians and Sudanese of indigenous religions; Lebanese Christians; the persecuted Coptic Christians of Egypt; and Christians, Jews, Hindus, and others living in the Arab and Muslim world, or in Europe or else... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Southern Baptist Convention   Hindu Human Rights Watch   Jewish Action Alliance

  14. Rally For Human Rights Takes On Radical Islam

    Explore Article 5TJT.com (May 7 2009) Human Rights

    ...ians and Sudanese of indigenous religions; Lebanese Christians; the persecuted Coptic Christians of Egypt; and Christians, Jews, Hindus, and others living in the Arab and Muslim world, or in Europe or else... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Gerald Bell   Chinese Community Relations Council   Simon Deng

  15. Is religious freedom deteriorating in Russia?

    Explore Article russiatoday.com (May 6 2009) Human Rights

    Is religious freedom deteriorating in Russia? ...igious freedom. Russia was added to the watch list, which also includes Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Venezuela, as countries where religious minoriti... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Interior Ministry   Tajikistan   Somalia

  16. Rally for Human Rights Takes on Radical Islam

    Explore Article Right Truth (May 4 2009) Human Rights

    ...ians and Sudanese of indigenous religions; Lebanese Christians; the persecuted Coptic Christians of Egypt; other Christians, Jews, Hindus, etc. living within in the Arab and Muslim world, or in Europe or e... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Pakistan   U.S. Senate   Washington

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