EGYPTMiddle East & North Africa

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.

EGYPT

MAP OF EGYPT

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

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.

Languages of Egypt and area in which they are

spoken.

The official language is ARABIC, but ENGLISH is widely spoken in commerce and government.

ARABIC ALPHABETS

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.

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.

CURRENCY

The unit of currency is the Egyptian POUND.

The Egyptian pound is written E£, and is divided into 100 piastres.

What is the current main religion in Egypt?

•80% Muslim •20% Christian

The main crops grown in Egypt

• Cereals• Sugar crops• Food legumes. • Forage crops. • Fruits.

• Vegetables

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.

“EGYPT’S BIGGEST

ATTRACTIONS”

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.

2. Medieval Cairo

The famous market place in Egypt.

3. Abu Simbel

4.Valley of the Kings

5. Egyptian Museum in Cairo

MUMMY

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 thehead of a jackal. His job was to prepare the bodies of the dead to bereceived by Osiris.

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.

Egyptian Honor

• 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.

BUSINESS MEETING 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.

Dress Etiquette

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.