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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.

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  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. Bangladesh dropped from US watch list

    Explore Article The Daily Star (May 4 2009) Human Rights

    ...n, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam 2. The Commission's Watch List: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russian Federation, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. 3. Additional Coun... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Pakistan   Uzbekistan   Bangladesh

  3. US Commission Cites Pakistan for Violence Against Religious Minorities

    Explore Article CNSNews.com (May 4 2009) Human Rights

    US Commission Cites Pakistan for Violence Against Religious Minorities ...The commission’s report also includes 11 countries on its “watch” list: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistand, Turkey and Venezuela. The report comes as Sens. Joh... (Read Full Article)

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

  4. Commission Names 13 Countries as Religious Freedom Violators

    Explore Article payvand.com (May 3 2009)

    Commission Names 13 Countries as Religious Freedom Violators ... and egregious violations of religious freedom. On the "watch list" are Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Venezuela. Commission head Felice Gaer v... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   North Korea   Tajikistan   Swat Valley

  5. Commission Names 13 Countries As Religious Freedom Violators

    Explore Article Assyrian International News Agency (May 3 2009)

    ... and egregious violations of religious freedom. On the "watch list" are Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Venezuela. Commission head Felice Gaer v... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Burma   Michael Cromartie   North Korea

  6. Pak source of 'religiously-motivated' violence: US panel

    Explore Article Business Standard (May 2 2009)

    ...menistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The "Commission's Watch List" include Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela. (Read Full Article)

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

  7. U.S. panel: Religious freedoms ebb in Russia, other nations

    Explore Article Postbulletin.com (May 1 2009)

    ... the watch list Laos, Somalia, Tajikistan and Venezuela. They joined Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba and Egypt, already on the list. Countries are placed on the watch list or the more serious "countries of part... (Read Full Article)

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

  8. Commission Names 13 Countries as Religious Freedom Violators

    Explore Article VOA News (May 1 2009)

    ... and egregious violations of religious freedom. On the "watch list" are Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Venezuela. Commission head Felice Gaer v... (Read Full Article)

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

  9. Uscirf Issues 2009 Report On Religious Freedom Concerns In Various Countries

    Explore Article Religion Clause (May 1 2009) Human Rights

    ...nd Vietnam.The Report also places eleven countries on its "Watch List": Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Venezuela. (Today's Wall Street Journal ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Burma   Pakistan   Organization of Islamic Conference

  10. US panel: Religious freedoms ebbing in Russia

    Explore Article Google (Apr 30 2009) Human Rights

    ... the watch list Laos, Somalia, Tajikistan and Venezuela. They joined Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba and Egypt, already on the list. Countries are placed on the watch list or the more serious "countries of part... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Pakistan   Myanmar   Egypt

  11. US commission says religious freedoms deteriorating in Russia, Turkey ...

    Explore Article StarTribune.com (Apr 29 2009)

    US commission says religious freedoms deteriorating in Russia, Turkey ... ... the watch list Laos, Somalia, Tajikistan and Venezuela. They joined Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba and Egypt, already on the list. Countries are placed on the watch list or the more serious "countries of part... (Read Full Article)

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

  12. Taliban takeover of Pak is inevitable, imminent

    Explore Article Welcome to rediff.com (Apr 24 2009)

    ...vilisational strengths, as our civilisation has survived for over 5,000 years while that of Greece, Egypt or Persia has vanished. But unless we understand our weaknesses and rectify them, we may not get a ... (Read Full Article)

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  13. Ten of the World's Most Religious Cities

    Explore Article International Business News (Mar 27 2009)

    Ten of the World's Most Religious Cities ...nquered many times by many people - the Romans, Samaritans, Muslim armies, Crusaders, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria, Ottomans, and the British during WWI. Most recently it was occupied by Israeli troop... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Roman Catholic Church   Salt Lake City   Tel Aviv

  14. Reconversion Out of Islam Continues As Issue In Muslim Countries

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Mar 17 2009) Proselytization

    ...iving a non-Muslim lifestyle, making the validity of the original conversion doubtful.Meanwhile, in Egypt a lawyer has filed suit against the Minister of Interior seeking to make it easier for Christian co... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Egypt   Penang

  15. Pakistan and Egypt Move In UN On Resolutions Against Anti-Muslim Speech

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Mar 16 2009) Human Rights

    ...o members of the Human Rights Council. (UN Watch article including full text.) Meanwhile on Friday, Egypt took an unusual step. Instead of waiting, as usual, for the Special Rapporteur to file his report i... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Pakistan   Egypt   Canada

  16. Bali Defies Fatwa on Yoga

    Explore Article The New York Times (Mar 10 2009)

    Bali Defies Fatwa on Yoga ...es incorporating Hindu chanting or rituals a sin for Muslims. Similar fatwas have been issued in Egypt and Malaysia. In all three countries, the religious leaders said they were concerned that practicin... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Egypt   Malaysia   Ulema Council

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