Egypt
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Cairo
- Population: approx. 110 million
- Languages: Arabic (official, Egyptian Arabic)
- Area: 1,002,450 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST in summer)
- Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Flag Colors: Red, white, black with the golden Eagle of Saladin
- National Holiday: July 23
- National Anthem: Bilady, Bilady, Bilady
- Neighboring Countries: Libya, Sudan, Israel, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Giza
- Shubra El Kheima
- Port Said
- Suez
- Luxor
- Mansoura
- Tanta
- Asyut
- Ismailia
- Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Damietta
Top 15 Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx
- Tomb of Tutankhamun (Valley of the Kings)
- Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
- Red Sea Coral Reefs (Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada)
- Nile River Cruises (Aswan to Luxor)
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (Cairo)
- Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery
- White Desert National Park
- Philae Temple
- Siwa Oasis
- Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Dahab (Blue Hole)
Climate and Nature
Egypt features a dry desert climate with extremely hot summers and mild winters. The northern coast experiences Mediterranean climate influences with occasional winter rainfall. Nature centers around the Nile River and its fertile delta, surrounded by vast arid deserts, natural oases, and vibrant marine life in the Red Sea.
Culture and Gastronomy
Egyptian culture fuses thousands of years of ancient Pharaonic heritage with Islamic, Coptic, and Mediterranean influences. Local cuisine is rich and hearty. Famous national dishes include Koshari (a mix of rice, pasta, lentils, and spiced tomato sauce), Ful Medames (slow-cooked fava beans), Ta'ameya (Egyptian fava bean falafel), and Molokhia soup.
Economy
Egypt ranks among Africa's largest economies. Major revenue streams include toll fees from the strategic Suez Canal, natural gas and petroleum production, Nile delta agriculture, and textile manufacturing. International tourism serves as a critical source of foreign exchange and employment.
Did you know?
- The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still largely intact.
- The Nile is widely considered the longest river on Earth, and over 95% of Egypt's population resides along its fertile banks and delta.
- The Suez Canal provides a direct maritime route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, eliminating the need to sail around Africa.
- Ancient Egyptians invented a 365-day calendar divided into 12 months of 30 days plus 5 intercalary festival days.
- Egypt's White Desert is famous for its surreal, chalk-white rock structures carved by centuries of wind and sandstorms.
Live footage: Discover Egypt via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Egypt and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Egypt: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Egypt: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Egypt in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
