Who noncommunicable diseases country profiles 2018. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Egypt february, 2019 egypts macro environment continued to improve over the past year within the context of the continuation of adjustment reforms and the amelioration of the investment framework, supporting the countrys economic prospects on the back of a relative improvement in macro and fiscal fundamentals. For over four decades, the american people have partnered with the people of egypt to promote an environment where all groups in egyptian society can lead healthy, productive lives. The new cpf will address government priorities and new challenges, utilizing global knowledge, financial resources, strong partnerships, and the banks convening power to help the people of egypt reap the fruits of their patience. Egypt imports 44 percent of its cereals during the 20092011 period but exports cotton and citrus. Country profiles endnotes egypt 689 675 this profile covers attacks in the period 20092012, with an additional section on 20.
Food represents 37 percent of egypts imports during the same period fao, 2015a. Country report on egyptian iczm experiences with special. The country profiles present a selection of information about road safety as reported by each of the 178 participating countriesareas. Africa egypt the world factbook central intelligence. From that date, social progress has been relatively slow.
Area 582,646 sq km 224,961 sq miles major languages swahili, english. Egypt country case study prepared for the center for global development working group on unfpas leadership transition by ahmed ragaa a. Arabic is the official language and the only one widely understood across the entire country. Contribute to sdsna2019globalindex development by creating an account on github. The nile is essential to their survival as it enables a large rural population to produce a significant amount of food as well as highvalue exports and to contribute 15% of gdp.
Slightly larger than three times the size of new mexico, egypt is bordered by the mediterranean sea to the north, the gaza strip and israel to the northeast, the red sea to the east, sudan to the south, and libya to the west. Additional national data can be found in the statistical annexes tables a. The nile delta of egypt, irrigated by the nile river and its many distributaries, is some of the richest farm land in the world and home to over half of egypt s population. The president, abdel fattah elsisi, was reelected in 2018. Country benchmarking of burden of disease, continued this figure shows the rank of egypt relative to the same comparator countries for the leading causes of dalys in 1990 top and 2010 bottom.
Geography maps flag history current ruler area population capital largest cities languages ethnicityrace religion literacy rate economy government. Egypt is located in the continent of africa, neighboring ethiopia and libya as well as the mediterranean sea. Most of the country is desert, so about 95% of the population is concentrated in a narrow strip of fertile land along the nile river, which represents only about 5% of egypt s land area. Refer to your own government or embassy for further information applicable to you. Habitat egypt offers housing loans to families in need, ranging fromegp8,000to egp18,000. Egypts 80 million people live and work on only a small fraction 4% of the countrys land area. To the west of the river and near the delta apex one can see the three large pyramids and sphinx. All published advertisements for bids and preparation for ppp competitions shall be undertaken in coordination with the ppp central unit in the manner prescribed by the law and executive regulations art.
Without the nile river, all of egypt would be desert. A civil society for childs rights was designed and has been implemented by save the children sweden in a time when the middle east has experienced an arab spring. Slightly larger than three times the size of new mexico, egypt is bordered by the mediterranean sea to the north, the gaza strip and israel to the northeast, the red sea to. A subbasin of the northern interior basin is the qattara depression. Growing confidence in the currency and greater stability will boos private sector. The who country health profile of egypt provides key statistics and links to health topical databases, plus news, features and bulletin journal articles on the health issues of the country. No special tariffs for households encouraging a rational use of energy. Detailed information about egypt s ancient and modern history is available on britannica encyclopaedia website2. Prevalence of undernourishment remains below or close to 5 percent since 1990 in egypt fao, 2015b. Library of congress federal research division country profile. Egypt acceded to the optional protocol to the crc on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography in. Ppp country profile egypt the tender documents related to the project art. All high risk voyager customers have full accessto updated comprehensive country information profiles. Egypt country report 6 foreword the project manara network.
Egypt international migrant stock by age and sex 1990 2000 20 male female total male female total male female total 04 9 821 10 440 20 261 5 496 6 098 11 594 7 646 7 412 15 058 59 9 211 9 582 18 793 5 457 5 702 11 159 8 382 7 518 15 900. What river, which is commonly thought to be the longest in the world, runs through egypt. The capital city of cairo lies at the apex of the delta in the lower left. Egypt s hdi value and rank egypt s hdi value for 2017 is 0. From 1990 to 2010, life expectancy in egypt went up steadily, at roughly 0. However, life expectancy in egypt went down about a quarter of a year due to the arab uprising. Jun 28, 2019 contribute to sdsna2019globalindex development by creating an account on github. Egypt is a mediterranean country bordered by the gaza strip and israel to the northeast, the gulf of aqaba and the red sea to the east, sudan.
They also include audio and video clips from bbc archives. Familiesusethisloansto build, repair and improvehomes. Egypt is a north african country with a long and storied history that extends across six millennia. Egypt country profile country facts capital main country facts population urbanization life expectancy unemployment rate population living below poverty cairo fastest growing population in the arab world 94.
Countries can update information at any time via whos tb data collection system or, for countries in the european region, via the ecdc whoeurope joint surveillance system. Tuberculosis country profiles are generated automatically based on data reported by countries and which are held in whos global tb database. Habitategyptbelievesin the importanceof thecontinuityof the program. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Food represents 37 percent of egypt s imports during the same period fao, 2015a. Sodium oth th disodium sulphate fluoroaluminates oth th sodium hexafluor 0. The egypt country profile has been prepared by the data centre of the eca subregional office for north africa, under the coordination of amal elbeshbishi. Poverty from 1990 to 2000 the country reduced the proportion of people living in poverty significantly, from 25 per cent in 1990 to 16. This pushed the human development index hdi from 0.
I have been to egypt three times, so i enjoyed making this video. Egypt economy, politics and gdp growth summary the. All of this area is concentrated along the nile river. Most of egypts terrain is desert, divided into two unequal parts by the nile river. Long known for its ancient civilisation, egypt is the largest arab country and has played a central role in middle eastern politics in modern times. Egypt is the most populous country in the arab world. This is a summarydocument and is subject to change. Education under attack 2014 country profiles endnotes egypt 689 675 this profile covers attacks in the period 20092012, with an additional section on 20. The columns are ordered by the absolute number of dalys in egypt for that particular year, with greatest burden on the left.
Economic policy reform will continue, albeit at a slower pace. Products and sectors performing well on international markets. As of 2017 the number of residents was estimated to have reached 92m. Feb, 2016 in this episode i focus on the arab republic of egypt. With his term extended and a further term permitted he could rule until 2030 although he will face some dissent to his authoritarian rule. View images cairo, the capital of egypt, is one of the most populated cities in africa and the middle east. What percentage of the population of egypt lives along this river. Extra high voltage and high voltage customers intensive industries only are exposed. Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. Our partner, the egyptian coalition for the rights of the child eccr, was key in producing this country report, a. Egypt is the thirdmostpopulous country in africa and the 15th worldwide, according to world bank figures.
Over the last 15 years, egypt has been undergoing a transformation into a marketoriented economy. The oromo moved north through the southern highlands, bypasssing the sidama on the west, and into the central highlands, where they settled in the center and west on land, some. In terms of human development, egypt has made significant strides, especially in the areas of health and education. All published advertisements for bids and preparation for ppp competitions shall be undertaken in coordination with the ppp central unit in the manner prescribed by. Families who partner with habitat egypt repay their loans and the repayments of these revolving loans are used to. Egypt is the most populous country in the arab world and the third most populous country in africa, behind nigeria and ethiopia. The lead author of the kenya country profile was pedro martins of the subregional office for eastern africa. If you would like to gain full access to country information profiles, you can do so by purchasing a high risk voyager travel insurancepolicy. The economy of egypt is one of the most diversified in the middle east, with sectors. Between 1990 and 2017, egypt s hdi value increased 0. In the 1950s president gamal abdul nasser pioneered arab nationalism and the nonaligned movement, while his successor anwar sadat made peace with israel and turned back to the west. Cairo, the capital of egypt, is one of the most populated cities in africa and the middle east. Over half of the country s population resides in its urban areas along the nile.
Country profile egypt food and agriculture organization. Egypt ratified the crc in 1990 with reservations to articles 20 and 21 which relate to adoption, since islamic law does not allow adoption. The completion of the aswan high dam in 1971 and the resultant lake nasser have altered the timehonored place of the nile river in the agriculture and ecology of egypt. Country profile egypt egypt at a glance demography with a growth rate of 1. Egypt is the largest arab country and has played a central role in middle eastern politics in modern times. Arab republic of egypt the egyptian economy home to over 82 million people, egypt is one of the most populous countries in africa and the middle east. Select a country, territory or international organisation from the menus below. Due to the present threats in egypt, it is widely recommended that you do not travel to this country without sufficient travel insurance. The nile basin, covering 326 751 km2 33 percent in the central part of the country in the form of a broad northsouth strip.
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