Cairo Fast Facts

Fast Facts

Location

Egypt, North Africa.

Capital

Cairo 30°03′N 31°22′E (largest city)

Population

16 million

Official Languages

Arabic

Religion

Muslim

Currency

Egyptian pound (EGP)

Calling code

20

Drives on the

right

Internet TLD

.eg

Time Zone

UTC +2 - Summer UTC +3

Electricity

220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are used.

Tourist Information

Egyptian Tourist Authority
Address: 5 Sharia Adly, Midan Opera
Tel: (02) 2391 3454.
Website: www.egypt.travel