Country Name: Arab Republic of Egypt    
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Language(s): Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by the educated
Border Countries: Gaza Strip 11 km, Israel 266 km, Libya 1,115 km, Sudan 1,273 km 
Total Area: 1,001,450 sq km    
Population: 74,718,797 (July 2003 est.)    
Government Type: Republic
Capital City: Cairo
National Holiday: Revolution Day, 23 July (1952)