EGYPT
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British
Military Forces
United Nations
Location
North Africa
Capital
al-Qahira [Cairo]
Main Religion
Islam (sunni). The country has a christian (kopts) minority.
National Language
Arabic
History
The British protectorate of Egypt became independent in 1922. It was part of the "United Arab Republic" from 1958 until 1961 and was renamed Egypt in 1971.
International Oval
ET
ISO Code
EG