Trivia in Egypt

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Northern Africa

National symbols

Flag: A horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with the golden Eagle of Saladin centered on the white band

Egypt Flag

Emblem: A golden eagle (Eagle of Saladin) holding a shield with a ribbon bearing the country's name

Egypt Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Egyptian cotton has especially long fibers and is considered the world's finest
  • Cairo Metro was Africa's first subway, opened in 1987
  • The Red Sea is popular with divers, concentrating about 10% of the world's hard coral species
  • Approximately 70% of Arab film production occurs in Egypt, earning the nickname 'Cairywood'
  • The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest surviving of the Seven Wonders
  • Khan el-Khalili market is one of the Middle East's most historic souks (14th century establishment)
  • Approximately 22% of the Nile, known as the world's longest river, flows through Egypt
  • EgyptAir was Africa's earliest national carrier to join IATA
  • Egypt's national anthem is one of the earliest modern anthems featured in world history textbooks
  • The football national team's nickname is 'Pharaohs'

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