A country profile is an instant guide to the political, economic. Egypt refer to girls aged 6 months to 14 years and in indonesia refer to girls aged 0 to 11 years. Please note the use of a photograph of any girl or woman in this country profile does. Economic policy reform will continue, albeit at a slower pace. Since its start in 1989, habitat for humanity egypt has helped construct or renovate 32,996 homes in 33 communities through the end of fiscal. An older source is used to report on the prevalence of fgm among girls and on the percentage of support for fgm in uganda dhs 2011 since the latest source did not collect these data. The 2011 pharmaceutical country profile for egypt has been produced by the ministry of health, in collaboration with the world health organization. The capital city of cairo lies at the apex of the delta in the middle of the scene. Thanks also go to malcolm crawford for volunteering his time as proof reader. A second series of country profiles is being published on the occasion of the world summit on sustainable. Unicef strategic plan country and regional education profiles.
Country profile egypt summary of mpower measures in egypt m p o w e r monitoring smokefree policies cessation programmes health warnings mass media advertising bans taxation cigarettes less affordable since 2008 3 7 77. Egypts heartland, the nile river valley and delta, was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient middle east and was the site of one of the worlds earliest urban and literate societies. View images cairo, the capital of egypt, is one of the most populated cities in africa and the middle east. Egypt, country located in the northeastern corner of africa. The country profile can be an effective tool for businesses in their marketing, strategy, and planning exercises when studying the future prospects of an economy. Library of congress federal research division country profile. However, the power of the pharaohs began to weaken, and with the rising of civilizations outside egypt, the country was overrun. Spoken language are modern standard arabic, colloquial language is the egyptianarabic dialect. The dynasties which ruled over egypt started over 3000 bc, and lasted for several millennia.
Its population grew rapidly from 1970 to 2010 due to medical advances and increases in agricultural productivity 221 enabled by the green revolution. It is bordered by libya to the west, sudan to the south, the red sea to the east, and the mediterranean sea to the north. Across the river from cairo one can see the three large pyramids and sphinx at giza. With his term extended and a further term permitted he could rule until 2030 although he will face some dissent to his authoritarian rule. Egypt is a country with a predominantly muslim population, about 87% of egyptians are sunni muslim. Morocco is a major source for cannabis, of which several hundreds tons reach mainly european markets every year. As you can imagine, with such a name, arabic is the official language, however english and french are widely understood too. The new cpf will address government priorities and new challenges, utilizing global knowledge, financial resources, strong partnerships, and the banks convening power to help the people of egypt reap the fruits of their patience. Africa egypt the world factbook central intelligence agency. Country profile morocco unodc regional office for the middle east and north africa page 4 2. Progress for every child in the sdg era country profiles. Manara project, the country profile, a report highlighting.
Egypt is located in the continent of africa, neighboring ethiopia and libya as well as the mediterranean sea. The world bank group is preparing a new country partnership framework 20212025 with job creation and inclusion the core theme. Arabic is the official language and the only one widely understood across the entire country. The fao country profiles collects information from the entire fao website and provides a fast and reliable way to access countryspecific information with no need to search through individual databases and systems. Saudi arabia, september 2006 2 multiple religions were present in the region, including christianity, judaism, and various polytheistic paganisms. Dublinbusiness wireresearch and markets has announced the addition of the country profile egypt report to their offering.
With a population of nearly 100m, egypt is the third most populous country in africa and has long been a key influencer in the arab world, particularly in terms of its cultural output and political thought. Egypt country profile 2016 research and markets business wire. Egypt is a mediterranean country bordered by the gaza strip and israel to the northeast, the gulf of aqaba and the red sea to the east, sudan. Egypt egypt is what most people call the country officially known as the arab republic of egypt. Egypt economy, politics and gdp growth summary the.
Country profile egypt egypt at a glance demography with a growth rate of 1. In comparison to the years before 2011, egypts postrevolutionary period has been defined by political upheaval and dynamism. Egypt imports 44 percent of its cereals during the 20092011 period but exports cotton and citrus. Egypt is the most populated country in the arab world and the third most populous on the african continent, with about 95 million inhabitants as of 2017. To the west of the river and near the delta apex one can see the three large pyramids and sphinx. Egypt northern africa and western asia lower middle income 21.
Ppp country profile egypt legal structure, or reduce its capital unless there is an approval from the competent authority of the contracting administrative authority art. Egypt country profile overview egypt is located on the northeast corner of the african continent. Egypt is the largest arab country and has played a central role in middle eastern politics in modern times. The office is grateful for inputs provided by khaled hussein of the macroeconomic policy division on forecasting. Following a sixyear period of egyptian interference, the al saud regained political control of the najd region in 1824 under turki ibn abd allah, who rebuilt. Egypts heartland, the nile river valley and delta, was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient middle east and, like mesopotamia farther east, was the site of one of the worlds earliest urban and literate societies. Egypt country profile country facts capital main country facts population urbanization life expectancy unemployment rate population living below poverty cairo fastest growing population in the arab world 94. As of 2017 the number of residents was estimated to have reached 92m. Pharaonic egypt thrived for some 3,000 years through a series of native dynasties that were. It is clear from this country profile that egypt has the potential to greatly reduce its fgm p revalence, but it will require total commitment. The completion of the aswan high dam in 1971 and the resultant lake nasser have altered the timehonored place of the nile river in the agriculture and ecology of egypt. Doing business ranking improved from 167th of 175 countries in 2006 to 126th out of 178 countries in 2007. Food represents 37 percent of egypts imports during the same period fao, 2015a. Egypt is the thirdmostpopulous country in africa and the 15th worldwide, according to world bank figures.
The reforms have been sustained until now until the global crisis and the government has established a solid track record as one of the champions of economic reforms in the middle east and north africa region mna. Country profile egypt 2015 united nations economic. For over four decades, the american people have partnered with the people of egypt to promote an environment where all groups in egyptian society can lead healthy, productive lives. The famed nile river was the host of one of the early four civilizations, and the country has since retained rich cultural artifacts as well as garnered a new position as the connection between africa and the. Without the nile river, all of egypt would be desert. In egypt, the percentage of elder people in 1996 was around 6%, while the expected percentage will be 7. Habitat egypt partners with the homeowners and with local associations to achieve its goals. Jordan, september 2006 2 economies of these kingdoms relied chiefly on smallscale agriculture and metallurgy, but they also profited from the trade routes that crossed their lands, connecting egypt and the. Egypts macroeconomic situation has improved markedly since the initiation of the authorities reform program in november 2016. The prevalence of fgm in egypt remains high, at 87. Prevalence of undernourishment remains below or close to 5 percent since 1990 in egypt fao, 2015b. The famed nile river was the host of one of the early four civilizations, and the country has since retained rich cultural artifacts as well as garnered a new position as the connection between africa and the middle east. This is informed by rigorous analysis of key constraints to poverty reduction and the creation of.
The president, abdel fattah elsisi, was reelected in 2018. The egyptian terrain consists of a vast desert plateau interrupted by the nile valley and delta, which occupy about 4 percent of the total country area. Egypt is the most populous country in the arab world. Background on the history, economy and foreign relations of egypt. Our partner, the egyptian coalition for the rights of the child eccr, was key in producing this country report, a. Country profile of egypt bureau international des droits des enfants. Food represents 37 percent of egypt s imports during the same period fao, 2015a. Africa egypt the world factbook central intelligence. Since the appointment of a reformist government in july 2004, egypt has embarked on a reform path. Executive summary along with being the third most populous country in africa, egypt is also the most populated country in the middle east with an average population growth rate of x.
Egypt has the largest, most densely settled population among the arab countries. Over the last 15 years, egypt has been undergoing a transformation into a marketoriented economy. Growing confidence in the currency and greater stability will boos private sector. Includes country demographics, geography, government, economy, telecommunications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. The capital city of cairo lies at the apex of the delta in the lower left. The egypt country profile has been prepared by the data centre of the eca subregional office for north africa, under the coordination of amal elbeshbishi. Egypt country profile 9 egypts economy is recovering. The nile delta of egypt, irrigated by the nile river and its many distributaries, is some of the richest farm land in the world and home to over half of egypts population. The liberalization of the foreign exchange market, prudent monetary policy, and ambitious fiscal consolidation have helped stabilize the macroeconomic environment. The nile delta of egypt, irrigated by the nile river and its many distributaries, is some of the richest farm land in the world and home to over half of egypt s population.
It is clear from this country profile that egypt has the potential to greatly reduce its fgm p. Poverty from 1990 to 2000 the country reduced the proportion of people living in poverty significantly, from 25 per cent in 1990 to 16. Nominally independent from the uk in 1922, egypt acquired full sovereignty following world war ii. Mar 29, 2016 dublinbusiness wireresearch and markets has announced the addition of the country profile egypt report to their offering.
This pharmaceutical country profile provides data on existing socioeconomic and healthrelated conditions, resources, regulatory structures, processes and outcomes relating to the pharmaceutical. A civil society for childs rights was designed and has been implemented by save the children sweden in a time when the middle east has experienced an arab spring. Saudi arabia, september 2006 3 nineteenthcentury arabia. Egypt country report 6 foreword the project manara network. Egypt demography total population 1 000s year 2006 74166 annual population growth rate 1 % year 19962006 1. Egypts 80 million people live and work on only a small fraction 4% of the countrys land area. All best fitness is here 20 h urghada, egypt muslim girl in hijab on july 08, 20.
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