Egypt By, Coleman Evans
Agriculture- Cotton, Rice, Corn, Wheat, Cattle, And Water Buffalo Natural Resources-Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Limestone.
Exchange Rate Billion (2010) Growth Rate- 5.3 (2010)
Agriculture 13.5%, Industry 37.9, Services 48.6% Unemployment Rate- 9.7
Religion- Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%, Coptic 9%, other Christian 1% Ethnic Makeup: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%, Coptic 9%, other Christian 1% Population: 80,471,869 Urban population: 43% of total population
Dynasties began in 6,000 BC Has about 20 different dynasties of pharaohs. Egyptian War The Ottoman Empire crushed the Wahhabi movement in Arabia. Expansion: an technology company in Egypt called Etisalat paid 1.4 billion dollars for Egypt Expansion. In July 2010.
Children, who as they grow up quickly, take on adult duties. The younger ones start by herding sheep and goats. When the boys reach nine or 10, they begin learning how to farm the land that will eventually be theirs. Clothing- The robes of both genders cover the entire body, but their looseness allows a cooling circulation of air and serves as insulation. Celebration- On festival days, a village is anything but quiet. There are carnivals, horse races, and people take part in rituals.
1 st day of Spring- Sham El-Nessim Day April 25 th - Sinai Liberation Day May 1 st - Workers Day December 23 rd - Victory Day
Recreation- Some of the Egyptian activities are archery, wrestling, swimming, rowing, and marathons. Religion- there is some Christian in Egypt, but mostly Islam.
Language- Arabic Sculpture- The Ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for the pharaohs and their queens. There are about 80 known pyramids known today from ancient Egypt.
Art- Egyptians made pottery, statues, and weapons to represents their gods and the dead. Music- Egyptians played music with angular and arched harps and flutes.
Government- Type: Republic Capital: Cairo Branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial President Current- Hosni Mubarak Parties: Such as, The Arab Socialist Union and National Democratic Party
Geography- 16 largest country in population. Comparison- Slightly 3x larger than New Mexico Weather- Desert hot summers and moderate winters Land: 995,450 sq km Water: 6,000 sq km Total: 1,001,450 sq km
Army, Navy, Air Force, Air Defense Command Males age : 20,619,887 Females age 16-49: 19,785,004
The Sphinx lost its nose in 1798 when Napolean’s soldiers used it for target practice. Beer was invented in Egypt. The longest reigning king was Pepy II he was King at age 6 and ruled until 94. The Ancient Egyptians were the first to invent paper, using papyrus, which is a paper like material grown from a papyrus plant. Ancient Egyptians mummified animals as well. Silver was considered more valuable then gold in Ancient Egypt.