Egypt

Capital: Cairo

Region: Africa

Egypt is a transcontinental country spanning northeast Africa and southwest Asia. Home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, it features iconic ancient monuments including the Pyramids of Giza.

Fun Facts about Egypt

• The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years
• Ancient Egyptians invented the 365-day calendar
• Cleopatra lived closer in time to the Moon landing than to the building of the pyramids