Egypt
country · Egypt
Overview
Egypt is a country in Africa, with its capital at Cairo.
Key facts
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Currency | EGP |
About the country
Egypt lies in Africa.
Its capital is Cairo.
Practical information
You will pay in EGP (Pound).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Egypt. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Egypt
Bigger destinations to explore in Egypt include Cairo, Port Said, Giza, Suez, Arīsh, Zagazig, Tanta, Al Mansurah, Ismailia and Shibīn al Kawm. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Egypt, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Egypt
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Getting around Egypt
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.