1. Table 1. Illiteracy distribution by Gender and Place (No. in million)
Statement
Rural
Urban
Total
Male
3.9
1.7
5.6
21%
10%
31%
Female
7.8
3.4
11.2
42%
27%
69%
11.7
5.1
16.8
63%
37%
100%
Source: Adult Education Authority, the National Report on Literacy and Adult Education, Cairo, Egypt, May, 2008.
Mohamed M. Ghoneim Sywelem et al. Literacy and Adult Education in Egypt: Achievements and Challenges. American
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