🇪🇬 EG / EGY

Egypt Flag Encyclopedia

Egypt is located in Africa. Its capital is Cairo. This page summarizes the flag, geography profile, landmarks and country facts.

Capital

Cairo

Continent

Africa

ISO Alpha-2

EG

Egypt flag
Egypt / Egypt

Country Facts

Population
110 million
Area
1,010,400 km²
Calling Code
+20
Currency
EGP £

Landmarks

  • Giza Pyramid Complex
  • Great Sphinx
  • Luxor Temple

Flag Meaning

Egypt is located in Africa, with Cairo as its capital. This file summarizes its flag symbolism, geography profile, landmarks and core country facts.

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Egypt / EG

Deep Study Profile

Egypt's flag uses the Arab Liberation colors with a central Eagle of Saladin. It is an important reference for learning modern Arab tricolors.

Flag Design Notes

  • The horizontal bands are red, white and black.
  • The gold Eagle of Saladin sits in the central white band.
  • The pan-Arab palette links it visually with several Middle Eastern flags.

Memory and Quiz Tips

  • Remember Egypt by red-white-black with a gold eagle in the center.
  • Use Cairo as the capital cue.
  • Compare with Iraq, Syria and Yemen to practice Arab tricolor details.