Egypt and Egyptians

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Egypt and Egyptians

By Maryah Hamad

PyramidsThe Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in Egypt.

There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt as of 2008.[1][2] Most were built as tombs for the country's Pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods.[3][4][5]

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Egyptians

Egyptians

Where did the Ancient Egyptians live?

The Ancient Egyptians lived along the banks of the river Nile in Egypt. Farmers first settled in Egypt along the River Nile around 5000 B.C.

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Facts about Egypt

Egypt is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt.

In 2012, the population of Egypt was just over 83 million

(83,688,164).

Mount Catherine is the highest mountain in Egypt, standing 2,629m high (8625 ft).

The official language of Egypt is Arabic, but others languages such as English and French

are also understood by many. Egypt is a very dry country. The Sahara and Libyan Desert make up

most of the area of Egypt.

The longest river in the world, the Nile, runs through Egypt.

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