2. EGYPT
Middle East & North Africa

3. EGYPT’S LOCATION
 Egypt, a country in north-
eastern Africa bordered by
the Mediterranean Sea to
the north, Israel and the
Red Sea to the east, Sudan
to the south, and Libya to
the west.
 The principal geographic
feature of the country is
the Nile River.

4. MAP OF EGYPT
EGYPT

5. CAIRO- CAPITAL OF EGYPT
• Cairo is the capital of
Egypt, and the largest city
in Africa, and the Arab
World, as well as one of
the most densely-
populated cities in the
world.
• Nicknamed "The City of a
Thousand Minarets” for
its preponderance of
Islamic architecture

6. FLAG OF EGYPT
• Three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and black.
• The national emblem (a gold Eagle of Saladin facing
the hoist side with a shield superimposed on its chest
above a scroll bearing the name of the country in
Arabic) centered in the white band.
• Design is based on the Arab Liberation flag of red,
white, and black.

7. Languages of Egypt and area in
which they are spoken.
The official
language is
ARABIC, but
ENGLISH is
widely spoken
in commerce

9. COMMUNICATIONS
Arabic is read from right to left.
Nearly all Egyptians speak Arabic.
Most international business people will speak
English, French or both.
If locating in Egypt, business cards should be
printed in English on one side and Arabic on the
other.

10. POPULATION
The population of Egypt is about 64,824,466.
Almost 99 percent of the population lives
within the Nile Valley and delta, which
constitutes less than 4 percent of Egypt's total
area.

11. CURRENCY
 The unit of
currency is the
Egyptian POUND.
 The Egyptian
pound is written
E£, and is divided
into 100 piastres.

12. What is the current main religion in
Egypt?
•80%
Muslim
•20%
Christia

13. The main crops grown in Egypt
• Cereals
• Sugar crops
• Food legumes.
• Forage crops.
• Fruits.
• Vegetables

14. Poverty in Egypt & Facts
14.7 per cent of children do
not go to school.
1/5 Egyptians lives below the
poverty line.
69.5 per cent of the population
are illiterate, mostly women.
University graduates account
for only 6.9 per cent of the
educated population.

16. 1. Pyramids of Giza and
the Sphinx
It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for
fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and was
constructed over a 20 year period.

17. 2. Medieval Cairo
The famous market place in Egypt.

18. 3. Abu Simbel

19. 4.Valley of
the Kings

20. 5. Egyptian Museum
in Cairo

23. A Mummy is a body of human whose skin and organs have
been preserved by either intentional or incidental exposure to
chemicals, or being exposed to very low humidity.
The Egyptians believed that preserving the dead bodies of
the emperors or their peers they can keep them alive even after
their death.
Anubis was the god of mummification. He had a human
body and the
head of a jackal. His job was to prepare the bodies of the dead
to be
received by Osiris.

24. Egyptian Honor
Respect and esteem for people is both a right
and an obligation.
An individual's honor is intricately entwined with
the reputation and honor of everyone in their
family.
Honor requires that Egyptians demonstrate
hospitality to friends and guests.
It also dictates that people dress as well as their
financial circumstances allow, and show proper
respect and deference to their elders.

25. BUSINESS MEETING ETIQUETTE
• Appointments are necessary and
should be made in advance.
• Confirm the meeting one week in
advance, either in writing or by
telephone.
• Business meetings generally start after
prolonged inquiries about health,
family, etc.
• If you send an agenda and
presentation materials in advance of
the meeting, send both an English and
Egyptian Arabic translation.

26. Dress Etiquette
Business attire is formal and conservative.
Dress well if you want to make a good
impression.
Men should wear dark colored, lightweight,
conservative business suits, at least to the first
meeting.
Men should avoid wearing visible jewellery,
especially around the face and neck.
Women must be careful to cover themselves
appropriately.

27. Dining Etiquette
If you are invited into an Egyptian's
house.
You would normally remove your
shoes before entering.
Dress well and conservatively.
Appearances are important to
Egyptians.
Compliment the host on the house.