MAP OF ANCIENT EGYPT

Facts on Egypt

Official name: Jumhuriyah Misr al-'Arabiyah (Arab Republic of Egypt).

Population (1998): 63,261,000.

Population projection: (2000) 65,627,000; (2010) 77,345,000.

Form of government: republic with one legislative house (People's Assembly [454]).

Head of government: Prime Minister.

Chief of state: President.

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