Egypt is a transcontinental nation bridging northeast Africa and southwest Asia, with 95% of its 112+ million residents living within five miles of the Nile River. Famous for ancient wonders like the Great Pyramids and hieroglyphs, it is now a bustling, contemporary cultural hub dominated by Cairo’s 20-million-person capital. You can read more about its deep history and geography through Britannica’s Egypt Profile. [1, 2, 3, 4]
