Languages: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
Religions: Muslim (predominantly Sunni) 90%, Christian (majority Coptic Orthodox, other Christians include Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Maronite, Orthodox, and Anglican) 10%
Formal name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Alternate names: Aegyptus, Ägypten, Aigyptos, Al Iqlīm al Janūbī, Al Iqlīm al Mişrī, Al Jumhūrīyah al ‘Arabīyah al Muttaḩidah, Al Jumhūrīyah al Miṣrīyah, Arab Republic of Egypt, Egitto, Egypte, El Masr, El Qutr el Masri, Jumhūrīyat Mişr al ‘Arabīyah, Mişr, Republic of Egy
Government type: presidential republic
Leaders: chief of state: President Abdelfattah Said ELSISI; head of government: Prime Minister Sherif ISMAIL
Capital: Cairo
Administrative divisions: 27 governorates
GDP per capita (PPP): $11,800 (2015 est.)
Exports: crude oil and petroleum products, fruits and vegetables, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals, processed food
Imports: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels